Air-Cured Maryland Threshed Leaf
Air-cured Maryland tobacco processed by stripping stems and threshing, imported under Note 5 from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota). 2401.20.85.30 designation reflects its 'other' status among threshed tobaccos. Provides mild flavor for hand-rolled cigarette production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed air-cured
Air-cured whole leaf before stemming uses earlier subheadings in 2401.10.
If cigar filler
Tobacco specifically for cigar filler/binder/supporting use heads to 2402.
If partially manufactured
Further processing beyond threshing into shapes classifies under 2403 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document curing method (air-cured) in invoices; quota excludes pre-1995 legacy exceptions
• Test humidity levels (12-15%) to confirm unmanufactured status; separate stems if any remain
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.30
Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaf Strips
Partially stemmed Maryland tobacco leaves that have been threshed to remove dust and small fragments, imported within U.S. Note 5 quota limits from eligible countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Classified under 2401.20.85.30 due to its threshed processing and specific Maryland type designation. Used primarily for blending in cigarette production.
Stemmed Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco
Maryland-type flue-cured tobacco with stems partially removed and threshed for uniformity, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quantitative limits. Fits 2401.20.85.30 as threshed, stripped Maryland tobacco not qualifying for other specific categories. Ideal for premium cigarette blends requiring light-bodied flavor.
Threshed Maryland Broadleaf Tobacco
Broadleaf variety of Maryland tobacco, partly stemmed, threshed, and processed similarly, imported under additional U.S. Note 5 provisions from quota-eligible nations. 2401.20.85.30 applies to this specific Maryland type post-threshing, excluding tobacco refuse. Commonly used in pipe tobacco and cigars for its rich aroma.
Processed Maryland Type 32 Tobacco
Type 32 Maryland tobacco that is wholly stemmed, threshed, and similarly processed, described in U.S. Note 5 and entered accordingly within quotas. HTS 2401.20.85.30 captures this light air-cured variety's specific classification post-processing. Primarily for American blend cigarettes.
Quota-Entered Maryland Stripped Tobacco
Maryland tobacco leaves stripped of stems and threshed for cleanliness, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quantitative restrictions from countries like Thailand (7,000 MT limit). Fits precisely under 2401.20.85.30 as 'other' threshed Maryland type. Suitable for export blending operations.
Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarettes
Threshed and stemmed Maryland tobacco prepared for marketing to consumers making hand-rolled cigarettes, per U.S. Note 5(e), entered under 2401.20.85.30 quota. Remains unmanufactured despite end-use designation. Allows direct retail packaging without alteration.