Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
385%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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