Stemmed Maryland Tobacco for Cigarette Blending

Partly or wholly stemmed Maryland tobacco leaf, unthreshed and light air-cured, not exceeding wrapper limits. Classified precisely in HTS 2401.20.35.30 for other Maryland flue/burley types. Provides subtle flavor in American blend cigarettes.

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.

2402.10.80Lower: 36.4% vs 385%

If made into cigarettes

Finished cigarettes classify under Chapter 24 heading 2402, not unmanufactured tobacco.

2401.10Lower: 360% vs 385%

If threshed flue-cured

Threshing process changes from unthreshed 2401.20 to threshed 2401.10 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document intended use as 'for products other than cigarettes' if hand-rolling market per US note

Test moisture content to confirm unthreshed status

Track September quota periods closely