2401.20.35.30/Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf/Japan

Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

350%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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