Homogenized Maryland Tobacco Filler from China
Finely processed homogenized Maryland tobacco filler derived from reconstituted tobacco slurry, used as a base in non-cigarette products like roll-your-own pipe blends. Falls under 2403.91.43.80 due to its Maryland-specific characteristics and designation for products other than cigarettes.
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
• Include certificates of analysis specifying Maryland type and reconstitution process; check aggregate quotas under US Note (a)
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient proof of non-cigarette use leading to 2403.11 reclassification