Homogenized Maryland Tobacco for Cigarette Filler

Reconstituted Maryland tobacco pulp processed into filler material for mid-stream cigarettes, characterized by its mild flavor and thin lamina structure. Falls under HTS 2403.91.47.80 due to its 'homogenized or reconstituted' nature specific to Maryland type, excluding water pipe or retail consumer packs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+17.5%367.5%
🇲🇽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 367.5%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipe use

Water pipe tobacco requires specific glycerol mixture per subheading note, excluding pure reconstituted products.

2404Lower: 15% vs 367.5%

If designed for inhalation without combustion, like in heat-not-burn devices

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for non-combustion inhalation products over traditional tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming Maryland varietal traits like low nicotine; check US aggregate quotas for origin countries

Avoid pitfall of entering under cigarette subheadings without proper processing proof

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Maryland Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized Maryland-type tobacco made by processing tobacco stems, dust, and scraps into a pulp, then reforming it into sheets for use in cigarette production. Classified under HTS 2403.91.47.80 as 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' of the Maryland variety, distinct from unflavored natural leaf tobacco. Primarily used by manufacturers to blend with whole leaf for cost efficiency.

Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Web

Continuous web rolls of reconstituted Maryland tobacco produced via paper-making process from tobacco byproducts, ideal for automated cigarette manufacturing lines. HTS 2403.91.47.80 applies to this 'other' homogenized tobacco of Maryland type, not suitable for direct consumer use.

Industrial Maryland Homogenized Tobacco Flake

Flaked reconstituted Maryland tobacco derived from slurry casting method, used as a base in blended cigarette fillers for its neutral taste profile. Classified in 2403.91.47.80 as other reconstituted Maryland tobacco, separate from extracts or consumer-ready products.

Reconstituted Maryland Tobacco for Pipe Blends

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Maryland Reconstituted Tobacco Pulp Blocks

Compressed blocks of Maryland-type homogenized tobacco pulp for slicing into cigarette components, made from extruded slurry. Falls under 2403.91.47.80 for other forms of reconstituted Maryland tobacco, excluding consumer packaging.