Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf

Unmanufactured Maryland-type light air-cured tobacco, not stemmed, low wrapper content under 35%. This variety offers mild flavor for blending in American blend cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.10.65 for other light air-cured leaves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina350%+17.5%367.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan350%+10.0%360%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2401.20.85Lower: 35% vs 367.5%

If threshed but not stemmed

Threshing qualifies as 'similarly processed,' moving to 2401.20 category.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 367.5%

If quota-eligible flue/light air-cured from Philippines

Country-specific quota subheading applies for lower duties up to 3,000 MT.

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 367.5%

If prepared for hand-rolled cigarettes per U.S. note

Tobacco for hand-rolled consumer products may fall under other smoking tobacco quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Label bales clearly with variety (Maryland) and curing type to match HTS description

โ€ข Ensure no threshing occurred, as 'similarly processed' could shift to other subheadings

โ€ข Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota calculations per U.S. notes

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