Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco from China
Unstemmed Maryland-type tobacco, light air-cured, low wrapper percentage, used in mild cigarette blends for its neutral taste. Not flue-cured or burley subtype. Fits HTS 2401.10.65.90 as residual other light air-cured unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Confirm no stemming via inspection; use USTR regulations for quota tracking
• Declare exact subtype to avoid default to general 'other' higher duties