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

9903.03.0110%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

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

Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.10.44.00