Unthreshed Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale
Bales of Maryland light air-cured tobacco leaf, partly stemmed and not threshed, free of wrapper tobacco. HTS 2401.20.35.30 specifies this exact type for import duties on flue-cured/burley/light air-cured Maryland leaf. Commonly used in premium cigarette production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dark air-cured
Curing method differentiates light vs dark air-cured, altering subheading within unthreshed category.
If containing wrapper tobacco
Presence of wrapper tobacco, even under 35%, may qualify for wrapper-specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm bale weights against annual quotas per country; use USDA inspectors for variety verification
• Ensure no commingling with wrapper types
• File under Chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.35.30
Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf
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.
Partly Stripped Maryland Burley Tobacco
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.
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.
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.