Flue-Cured Oriental Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Flue-cured Oriental-style Virginia tobacco features smaller leaves with aromatic qualities, cured via controlled heat flues for sweetness. This unstemmed leaf is destined for blending in pipe tobaccos or chewing products, fitting HTS 2401.10.61.30 due to its flue-curing method and non-cigarette application.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming flue-curing (high sugar, low nicotine) and non-cigarette end-use affidavit
• Track country-specific quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); excess enters at higher rates