Maryland-Type Stemmed Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarettes
Stemmed Maryland tobacco leaf, not threshed, light air-cured, entered under U.S. Note 5 for use in hand-rolled cigarettes per Note 5(e). HTS 2401.20.33.30 applies to this partly processed, wrapper-free varietal from quota nations like Philippines (3,000 MT). Prepared for consumer marketing without further manufacture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fire-cured
Fire-curing method changes from light air-cured, moving to distinct curing subheading.
If unstemmed Virginia type
If not Maryland and unstemmed, may fall under flue-cured Virginia in 2401.10.
If processed for water pipe
Mixture with glycerol for water pipes excludes to 2403.11, but homogenized to 2403.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare intent for hand-rolled cigarette use per Note 5(e) to qualify under this subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to prevent reclassification
• Cross-check against country-specific limits (e.g
• 44 MT UK) before shipment
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.33.30
Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf
Unmanufactured Maryland tobacco leaf, partly stemmed, not threshed, flue-cured type, imported under U.S. Note 5 quota provisions from eligible countries like Brazil. This light air-cured variety is classified under HTS 2401.20.33.30 due to its specific Maryland type, stemming process, and compliance with quantitative limits. Used primarily in cigarette blending for mild flavor profiles.
Stemmed Maryland Burley Tobacco
Partly stripped Maryland burley tobacco leaf, light air-cured, not threshed, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota limits without wrapper tobacco. Fits HTS 2401.20.33.30 for its Maryland designation, partial stemming, and flue-cured/burley/light air-cured attributes. Commonly blended in premium cigarette production.
Partially Stripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Leaf
Maryland light air-cured tobacco, wholly or partly stemmed, not threshed, compliant with U.S. Note 5 for quota entry from countries like Argentina (10,750 MT limit). Classified in 2401.20.33.30 for lacking wrapper tobacco and specific curing method. Valued for its subtle aroma in pipe and cigarillo blends.
Quota-Entered Maryland Burley Leaf
Partly stemmed Maryland burley tobacco, flue-cured/light air-cured hybrid, no threshing, specifically for U.S. Note 5 quota from Malawi (12,000 MT). This 2401.20.33.30 product is wrapper-free and used in export cigarette blends. Imported in bales for processor redistribution.
Brazilian Maryland Partly Stemmed Tobacco
Partly stemmed/stripped Maryland tobacco from Brazil (80,200 MT quota), not threshed, light air-cured, under HTS 2401.20.33.30 for non-wrapper leaf. This varietal provides nutty notes for American blend cigarettes.