2401.20.87.30 - Maryland

This classification encompasses unmanufactured tobacco that has been threshed or similarly processed, and is partly or wholly stemmed or stripped. Specifically, HTS code 2401.20.87.30 identifies "Maryland" tobacco within this category. This designation refers to a particular type of air-cured tobacco, characterized by its distinct leaf properties and curing method, which are critical for its end-use in various tobacco products.

The "Maryland" classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its unique curing process and genetic origin, which results in a specific flavor profile and burning quality. For instance, while "Flue-cured" (2401.20.87.10) and "Burley" (2401.20.87.20) are also threshed and processed unmanufactured tobaccos, they undergo different curing methods that impart different characteristics. Similarly, other "dark air cured" or "fire-cured" types (such as Kentucky and Tennessee variants) are differentiated by their respective curing techniques and the resulting tobacco attributes.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS code 2401.20.87.30. The "Maryland" classification represents the most granular level of detail for this specific type of unmanufactured, stemmed, stripped, threshed, or similarly processed tobacco within the broader category of "Other" under the "Other" subheadings. Classification at this level relies on the established definitions and recognized characteristics of Maryland tobacco to ensure accurate import and export declarations.