Industrial Maryland Homogenized Tobacco Flake from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document flake moisture content and reconstitution method for CBP review; leverage Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Common issue: incorrect origin declaration affecting quota eligibility