Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaves

Threshed Maryland-type tobacco leaves, partly stemmed and stripped, processed for use in pipe tobacco blends or roll-your-own products excluding cigarettes. This variety is known for its light, air-cured flavor suitable for non-cigarette applications. Classified under 2401.20.83.30 as unmanufactured tobacco intended for products other than cigarettes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If unstemmed/stripped

Unstemmed tobacco, even if threshed, classifies under flue-cured or similar unmanufactured headings.

2401.20.35Higher: 385% vs 35%

If destined for cigarette use

Tobacco intended for cigarettes shifts to cigarette-specific subheadings regardless of processing.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further manufactured into retail pipe tobacco

Processed beyond threshing into smoking tobacco for retail sale moves to manufactured tobacco headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quota limits under U.S

Note 5; Maryland tobacco from non-quota countries may face restrictions

Provide documentation certifying use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco to avoid reclassification

Ensure proper stemming/stripping processing records; unprocessed leaves fall under different subheadings