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Aromatic Maryland Shag Tobacco

Shag-cut Maryland tobacco infused with mild aromatic flavors like vanilla or cherry, suitable for pipe or RYO smoking. This product is categorized in HTS 2403.19.90.80 as other flavored smoking tobacco of the Maryland type, distinct from water pipe or reconstituted forms. Sold in retail pouches for immediate consumer use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+37.5%387.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%—350%
🇯🇵Japan350%—350%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.99.60Lower: 37.5% vs 387.5%

If blended with significant tobacco substitutes

Products with tobacco substitutes in any proportion beyond pure tobacco shift to 'other manufactured tobacco substitutes' subheadings.

2403.91.45Lower: 20% vs 387.5%

If processed into homogenized sheets

Homogenized Maryland tobacco for further manufacture classifies under reconstituted tobacco provisions.

9801.00.10Lower: 12.5% vs 387.5%

If imported as duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples qualify for duty-free entry under Chapter 98 U.S. notes, bypassing standard Chapter 24 duties.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document flavor additives to distinguish from water pipe tobacco, which requires glycerol mixtures per subheading note

• Adhere to retail packaging standards under U.S

• Note 4 to maintain 'prepared for ultimate consumer' status

• Monitor TTB and FDA approvals for flavored tobaccos; missing health warnings can lead to entry refusal