Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Mexico
Izmir tobacco from Greece is a classic Oriental variety with small leaves and high aroma, ideal for premium cigarette blends. Classified under HTS 2401.10.44.00 as unstemmed cigarette leaf of Turkish type, without wrapper tobacco dominance. It undergoes minimal processing to preserve flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check EU aggregate quota under U.S
• Note 5 (9,956 MT); Greece counts toward this limit with strict annual tracking
• Label shipments clearly as 'cigarette leaf, Oriental type' to prevent misclassification as general tobacco refuse
• Obtain FDA prior notice if used in consumer products, though raw leaf typically exempt