Partially Stripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Leaf from China
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 — 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
• 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