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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.35Lower: 35% vs 385%

If for fire-cured Maryland

Fire-curing process reclassifies from light air-cured to fire-cured subheading.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If homogenized or reconstituted

Any reconstitution makes it 'other manufactured tobacco' under heading 2404 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pre-1995 export documentation allows quota bypass per US note

Segregate Maryland from other varieties in shipments

Comply with TTB labeling for tobacco products