Reconstituted Maryland Tobacco for Pipe Blends from China

Homogenized Maryland tobacco processed into coarse cut for pipe tobacco mixtures, valued for its burn rate control. HTS 2403.91.47.80 covers this as 'other' reconstituted tobacco of Maryland type, intended for further blending rather than direct retail.

Duty Rate — China → United States

367.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Ensure labeling specifies industrial use to prevent retail classification; comply with TTB labeling previews

Pitfall: exceeding annual quotas for non-FTA origins like Brazil or Zimbabwe