Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from China
Unmanufactured Maryland tobacco leaf, partly stemmed, flue-cured, and light air-cured, intended for use in pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco products rather than cigarettes. This variety is classified under HTS 2401.20.31.30 due to its specific Maryland type, lack of wrapper tobacco, and non-cigarette end use as per chapter notes. It is imported in bales for further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify origin compliance with US Note quotas for non-Canada/Israel/Mexico sources; provide documentation proving non-cigarette end use per US Note (e)
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to avoid agricultural inspections