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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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+37.5%387.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%—350%
🇯🇵Japan350%—350%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.33Lower: 37.5% vs 387.5%

If dark air-cured

Curing method differentiates light vs dark air-cured, altering subheading within unthreshed category.

2401.20Same rate: 387.5%

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