Processed Maryland Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaf
Sun-cured Maryland tobacco leaves, partly stemmed and threshed, used primarily in export blends and domestic cigar fillers. This HTS 2401.20.87.30 classification applies to its specific varietal and minimal processing level. It remains unmanufactured despite threshing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cigar leaf wrapper or binder
Cigar-specific leaf designations use dedicated subheadings regardless of processing.
If from quota-eligible country within limits
Certain processed tobaccos from quota nations use special subheadings.
If U.S. goods returned after processing abroad
Chapter 98 provisions cover returned American goods duty-free.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use USDA or equivalent grading certificates to prove Maryland type and threshing only
• Separate shipments by curing type to match exact subheading requirements
• Beware of stem content – over 50% stems could classify as tobacco refuse
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.87.30
Threshed Maryland Tobacco Flue-Cured Leaf
This is threshed Maryland-type tobacco that has been flue-cured, partly stemmed, and processed for use in cigarette blending. It falls under HTS 2401.20.87.30 as unmanufactured tobacco that is threshed or similarly processed, specifically the Maryland variety not subject to quota limitations. The leaves are stripped and threshed to remove stems and prepare for manufacturing.
Stemmed Maryland Bright Tobacco
Maryland bright tobacco is air-cured, partly stemmed, and threshed for pipe tobacco and cigarette filler blends. Classified in 2401.20.87.30 due to its threshed processing and specific Maryland varietal characteristics, distinguishing it from flue-cured types. This unmanufactured form requires no further stemming.
Threshed Maryland Type 32 Tobacco
Type 32 Maryland tobacco is a dark air-cured variety, threshed and stripped for use in chewing tobacco and snuff production. It matches HTS 2401.20.87.30 as 'other' threshed Maryland tobacco outside quota provisions. The processing prepares it directly for blending without manufacturing.
Maryland Maryland-51 Hybrid Tobacco Threshed
Maryland-51 hybrid variety tobacco, developed for disease resistance, threshed and stemmed for cigarette and pipe mixtures. Fits 2401.20.87.30 as other threshed Maryland tobacco not quota-restricted. The hybrid maintains classic Maryland flavor profiles.
Air-Cured Maryland Type 33 Tobacco
Type 33 Maryland tobacco, air-cured and threshed, ideal for aromatic pipe tobaccos and snuff. Classified under 2401.20.87.30 for its Maryland designation and threshing process on stripped leaves. Used by manufacturers for flavor base.