Partly Stripped Maryland Burley Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Check aggregate quota eligibility excluding Canada/Mexico; provide stemming ratio documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as threshed to prevent reclassification
• Label variety clearly as 'Maryland' for statistical reporting