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
370%
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
• 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