Premium Maryland Shredded Pipe Blend from China
Shredded Maryland tobacco blended with fire-cured notes for rich pipe smoking experience, manufactured for loose retail sale. HTS 2403.19.30.80 covers this as Maryland smoking tobacco intended for pipes, not cigarettes. Available in 250g vacuum-sealed bags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing varietal purity (>80% Maryland) to support classification
• Monitor USTR quota bulletins; oversubscription triggers higher rates immediately
• Ensure child-resistant packaging compliance for retail consumer packs over 20g