Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Binder Leaf from China
Reconstituted binder leaf sheets specifically from Maryland tobacco, created by pulping and extruding mid-stalk positions for use in cigarette construction. HTS 2403.91.45.80 applies as quota-eligible homogenized Maryland tobacco substitutes. Provides structural integrity in mid-market cigarette brands.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'Maryland reconstituted' with process details; CBP may test for glycerol/additives suggesting water pipe misclassification
• Use pre-1995 export docs for legacy quota eligibility per note 5(d); direct import required without warehouse/FTZ delays