Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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