Maryland Threshed Tobacco Leaf Strips from China
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.
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 entry falls within U.S
• Note 5 country-specific quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); provide export certification from origin prior to Sep 13 deadline
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products; include moisture content declaration to avoid reclassification