Stemmed Maryland Bright Tobacco from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include botanical certification specifying Maryland type to prevent misclassification as generic 'other' tobacco
• Ensure processing level is only 'threshed' – any additional treatment like flavoring shifts to heading 2403
• Check for Chapter 98 sample exemptions if importing small quantities for testing