Sheeted Maryland Reconstituted Tobacco for Pipe Blend

Large sheets of reconstituted Maryland tobacco cut into flakes for premium pipe tobacco blends, explicitly not for cigarettes. Classified under 2403.91.43.80 for homogenized Maryland tobacco in other products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If non-Maryland homogenized varieties

Subheading distinguishes Maryland-specific reconstituted from others.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If for unstemmed leaf form

Processing level determines manufactured vs unmanufactured classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Accompany with affidavits of intended pipe use; track annual quotas per US Note (a)

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial cigarette processing

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Maryland Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized Maryland-type reconstituted tobacco made from tobacco stems, dust, and fines processed into a paper-like form. Classified under HTS 2403.91.43.80 as 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' specifically of the Maryland variety, intended for use in products other than cigarettes such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. It meets the criteria for non-cigarette use as per chapter notes.

Homogenized Maryland Tobacco Filler

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.

Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Plug

Compressed plugs of reconstituted Maryland tobacco made from paper-process reconstitution, primarily for chewing tobacco or snuff production excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2403.91.43.80 as other homogenized tobacco of Maryland type for non-cigarette applications.

Reconstituted Maryland Tobacco Strips

Strips of paper-reconstituted Maryland tobacco designed for incorporation into pipe tobacco mixtures or chewing products, not cigarettes. HTS 2403.91.43.80 applies to this homogenized form specified as Maryland for other product uses.

Maryland Homogenized Tobacco Powder

Powdered form of homogenized reconstituted Maryland tobacco used in dry snuff or dissolvable oral products excluding cigarettes. Fits 2403.91.43.80 as other reconstituted tobacco of Maryland type for non-cigarette products.

Maryland Tobacco Reconstitute for Chewing Plug

Reconstituted Maryland tobacco base material formed into plugs for traditional chewing tobacco, excluding cigarette applications. HTS 2403.91.43.80 covers this as other homogenized tobacco of Maryland type.