Flue-Cured Maryland Pipe Tobacco Blend from China
A blend of flue-cured Maryland tobacco designed for pipe enthusiasts, entered under the quota provisions of Additional U.S. Note 5. Classified in 2403.19.60.80 as other smoking tobacco specific to Maryland type, not fitting water pipe or retail-packed categories. Ideal for loose-cut pipe filling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative regulations for quota tracking; entries from September 13 to next September 12 count toward limits
• Ensure no Chapter 98 duty-free claims overlap with quota subheadings to prevent reclassification