Processed Maryland-Type Tobacco Flue for Blends

Threshed and similarly processed Maryland tobacco, partly stemmed, for blending in premium pipe tobaccos or chewing mixtures excluding cigarettes. Its bright leaf contributes sweetness to non-cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.83.30 covers this unmanufactured, variety-specific tobacco.

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.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If unstemmed, not threshed

Processing level (stemming/threshing) dictates subheading placement.

2403.99Higher: 360% vs 35%

If cut rag for retail sale

'Prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' shifts to manufactured.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If cigar binder/ wrapper leaf

End-use for cigars classifies under specific unmanufactured cigar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain chain-of-custody docs proving non-cigarette processing and use

Consult USTR regulations for quantitative limitations; aggregate by origin

Test for glycerol/additives; presence could reclassify as water pipe tobacco