Virginia Bright Tobacco Seeds from Mexico
Premium seeds from the Virginia Brightleaf tobacco cultivar, designed for sowing in flue-cured production systems to yield light-colored leaves ideal for American blend cigarettes. Fits HTS 1209.99.4170 as 'other' tobacco seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 notes, distinguishing from cereals or spices.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like tobacco blue mold
• Label packages clearly as 'for sowing only' to prevent customs reclassifying as Chapter 24 tobacco products
• Check for varietal restrictions under US seed laws; bulk shipments often trigger additional inspections