Stemmed Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Track annual quota usage across all Note 5 subheadings; submit USTR-regulated documentation
• Avoid warehouse withdrawals counting toward quota if not direct import; test for pesticide residues common in flue-cured