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Whole Leaf Maryland Fire-Cured Tobacco

Unstripped whole leaf Maryland fire-cured tobacco, low wrapper content, used in chewing and snuff production. Distinct smoky profile from Maryland soils. Classified in 2401.10.65.80 for its unmanufactured, Maryland-type status.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+20.0%370%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%—350%
🇯🇵Japan350%—350%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.37Lower: 37.5% vs 370%

If predominantly fire-cured over flue/light

Primary curing method determines heading; fire-cured goes to 2401.30.

2401.20Lower: 362.5% vs 370%

If stripped but not threshed

Stripping without threshing shifts to stemmed category 2401.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure FDA tobacco product compliance if intended for consumer use post-import

• Use ISF filing for advance manifest to prevent holds on quota-sensitive tobacco

• Document <35% wrapper via invoice/lab report to stay in this subheading