Partially Stripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Leaf from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Secure entry pursuant to USTR regulations; Chapter 98 samples may be duty-free but excluded from quotas

Conduct moisture and stem content tests to confirm 'partly stemmed, not threshed' status

Separate quota entries from non-quota (e.g

Mexico) to prevent overfill penalties