Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• 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