Whole Leaf Maryland Fire-Cured Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
367.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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