Maryland Light Air-Cured Pipe Tobacco Leaf from China
Not stemmed Maryland light air-cured leaves for pipe tobacco blending, no wrapper. Provides body and aroma in premium pipes. HTS 2401.10.65.80 due to unprocessed Maryland classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Separate from wrapper lots during packing to maintain <35% threshold
• Consult USTR for current quota status before shipping
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies processing; use bales for unmanufactured status