Maryland Gold Flue-Cured Loose Smoking Tobacco
Maryland Gold is a premium flue-cured variety of Maryland smoking tobacco, quota-entered per U.S. Note 5 for use in pipes or roll-your-own non-cigarette applications. It qualifies under 2403.19.60.80 as other described smoking tobacco, excluding retail packs or water pipe mixes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unmanufactured stemmed tobacco
Stemmed but unmanufactured tobacco classified under heading 2401 quotas, not processed smoking tobacco.
If 'homogenized' or 'reconstituted' tobacco sheet
Processed reconstituted forms fall under separate subheadings within heading 2403.
If not described in or entered pursuant to Note 5
Non-quota smoking tobacco uses general 'other' subheading outside quota provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use certified weight in metric tons for quota reporting; aggregate with other Note 5 entries
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking retail to prevent shift to 2403.19.40; declare as loose for quota
Related Products under HTS 2403.19.60.80
Maryland-Type Smoking Tobacco for Pipe
This is a flue-cured Maryland-type smoking tobacco, imported within the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24, suitable for pipe smoking. It falls under HTS 2403.19.60.80 due to its classification as 'other' smoking tobacco (not water pipe or for cigarettes) described in the note and entered pursuant to its provisions. The specific Maryland subtype distinguishes it within this subheading.
Zimbabwe-Origin Maryland Smoking Tobacco
Maryland-type smoking tobacco sourced from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota), for general smoking excluding water pipes. Classified in 2403.19.60.80 pursuant to Note 5 as described other smoking tobacco of Maryland type.
Flue-Cured Maryland Pipe Tobacco Blend
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.
Premium Maryland-Type Roll-Your-Own Tobacco
Premium Maryland-type tobacco for rolling into pipes or non-cigarette smokes, specifically entered under Additional U.S. Note 5 quota. Falls under HTS 2403.19.60.80 for Maryland subtype of other smoking tobacco, distinct from cigarette or water pipe products.