Maryland Flue-Cured Smoking Tobacco from Mexico
This is a specific variety of Maryland-type smoking tobacco, flue-cured and processed for pipe or roll-your-own use, not intended for cigarettes. It falls under HTS 2403.19.30.80 as 'Maryland' smoking tobacco designated for products other than cigarettes, such as pipes or hand-rolled cigars. The tobacco is loose-cut and prepared for retail sale in pouches.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify origin against US quota limits for non-FTA countries; Maryland tobacco from quota nations like Brazil may face aggregate restrictions
• Provide lab certification confirming 'Maryland' type via chemical markers and not cigarette-grade to avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling specifies 'for pipe/roll-your-own use only' to comply with 'products other than cigarettes' subheading