Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Unstemmed light air-cured Maryland-type tobacco leaves for pipe tobacco or roll-your-own non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.10.61 applies as unmanufactured, flue-cured equivalent light air-cured leaf without wrapper dominance, destined for products other than cigarettes.
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
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free sample entries; ensure processing documentation confirms 'light air-cured' status
• Pitfall: Incorrect flue-cured/burley designation leads to reclassification
• Partner with licensed importers familiar with USTR regulations