Maryland Type Pipe Tobacco Blend

A premium loose pipe tobacco made primarily from Maryland-type flue-cured tobacco, characterized by its bright color and mild flavor profile. This smoking tobacco falls under HTS 2403.19.90.80 due to its classification as 'Other' smoking tobacco specifically of the Maryland variety, not intended for water pipes or cigarettes. It is typically sold in pouches for retail pipe enthusiasts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.11.00Lower: 35% vs 385%

If mixed with glycerol, molasses, or sugars for water pipe use

Products meeting the definition of 'water pipe tobacco' with glycerol mixtures shift to this specific subheading, excluding tobacco-free variants.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If 'homogenized' or 'reconstituted' tobacco processing applied

Maryland tobacco that undergoes reconstitution or homogenization changes to heading 2403.91, altering the material form.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If imported as unmanufactured flue-cured tobacco leaf

Prior to manufacturing into smoking tobacco, raw Maryland-type leaves classify under unstemmed flue-cured tobacco in Chapter 24 heading 2401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quotas under U.S

Note 5 to avoid over-quota duties; Maryland tobacco from non-quota countries like Canada is exempt

Include detailed tobacco type certification and fiber content labeling to confirm 'Maryland' classification and prevent reclassification

Ensure packaging is suitable for retail sale to qualify under prepared-for-consumer provisions; bulk shipments may face different scrutiny