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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dark air-cured
Dark air-cured Maryland shifts to 2401.20.35, distinct from light air-cured/flue-cured/burley.
If unstemmed
Absence of stemming classifies as less processed under 2401.10 tobacco refuse exclusion.
If further processed into smoking tobacco
Reconstituted or flavored processing moves to manufactured smoking tobacco in 2403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include affidavits proving no wrapper content and Maryland varietal; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota subheading
• Monitor fiscal year quotas (Sep 13-Sep 12) via USTR; pre-1995 exports may qualify under special provisions
• Label shipments clearly as 'Maryland type, partly stemmed, not threshed' to avoid misclassification
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.
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.
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.
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.