Greek Izmir-Type Oriental Tobacco from Mexico
Unstemmed oriental tobacco leaves grown in Greece, mimicking Turkish Izmir characteristics with sun-cured aroma. HTS 2401.10.48.00 applies to this 'other' oriental/Turkish type unmanufactured tobacco, free of wrapper content. Used by blenders for additive-free cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• EU aggregate quota is 9,956 MT; track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12 to stay within limits
• Require botanical identification to confirm oriental type vs. other varieties like burley
• Document threshing level; excessive processing risks shift to manufactured categories