Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf
Unmanufactured Maryland tobacco leaf that is partly stemmed but not threshed, featuring the characteristic light air-cured flavor profile of the Maryland variety. Classified under HTS 2401.20.35.30 as flue-cured or light air-cured leaf not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, specifically the Maryland type. Used primarily in cigarette blends for its mild, nutty taste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If threshed or similarly processed
Threshed Maryland tobacco shifts to stemmed/threshed subheading in 2401.10, as processing level determines classification.
If fire-cured or dark air-cured
Maryland leaf with fire-curing process falls under fire-cured category, changing from light air-cured grouping.
If processed into smoking tobacco
Chapter note mandates any manufactured tobacco products be classified in 2404, not unmanufactured 2401.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against US quota limits (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate); obtain certificate of origin
• Ensure no wrapper tobacco exceeds 35% by weight with lab testing
• Document as unmanufactured for Chapter 24 classification
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.35.30
Partly Stripped Maryland Burley Tobacco
Maryland-type burley tobacco that is partly stripped/stemmed but unthreshed, known for its light air-cured qualities suitable for blending. Fits HTS 2401.20.35.30 as other light air-cured leaf without wrapper tobacco dominance. Ideal for pipe tobacco and cigarettes.
Unthreshed Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale
Bales of Maryland light air-cured tobacco leaf, partly stemmed and not threshed, free of wrapper tobacco. HTS 2401.20.35.30 specifies this exact type for import duties on flue-cured/burley/light air-cured Maryland leaf. Commonly used in premium cigarette production.
Stemmed Maryland Tobacco for Cigarette Blending
Partly or wholly stemmed Maryland tobacco leaf, unthreshed and light air-cured, not exceeding wrapper limits. Classified precisely in HTS 2401.20.35.30 for other Maryland flue/burley types. Provides subtle flavor in American blend cigarettes.
Maryland-Type Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf
Light air-cured Maryland-type tobacco partly stemmed, unthreshed, and wrapper-free or low-wrapper. HTS 2401.20.35.30 covers this specific variety in the flue-cured/light air-cured group. Popular for export blending markets.