Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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