Aromatic Maryland Roll-Your-Own Tobacco

Finely shredded Maryland tobacco infused with vanilla and cherry for RYO cigarettes or custom rolls, explicitly not for machine-made cigarettes. HTS 2403.19.30.80 applies as 'Maryland' smoking tobacco for products other than (pre-manufactured) cigarettes. Packaged in 100g zipper pouches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.20.80Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If containing tobacco substitutes over 25%

Cigarette/pipillo filler with significant herbal substitutes shifts to heading 2402.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If quota overflow from specified countries

Excess quantities beyond US note limits classify in general 'other' subheadings.

9817.00.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If duty-free samples under Chapter 98

US note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free via chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label 'not for use in cigarettes' clearly; CBP may test shred size to distinguish from cigarette filler

Track calendar quota period (Sep 13-Sep 12) and file under correct country allocation

Maintain chain-of-custody docs proving non-cigarette end-use to prevent 2403.10 reclassification