Threshed Maryland Type 32 Tobacco from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document curing method (air-cured) and type number to substantiate Maryland classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail readiness, as that could invoke 'prepared for consumer' notes
• Confirm no glycerol or flavor additives, which would reclassify as water pipe tobacco under 2403.11