Burley Fire-Cured Kentucky Leaf Tobacco from Mexico
Unstemmed burley tobacco from Kentucky, light air-cured with fire-curing methods, not containing over 35% wrapper tobacco. Known for its robust, nutty flavor used in pipe tobaccos and cigarettes. Fits HTS 2401.10.65 as 'other' light air-cured leaf.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include phytosanitary certificate to confirm no pests or diseases common in fire-cured burley
• Document curing method (fire-cured vs. air-cured) to distinguish from dark air-cured types
• Monitor aggregate quotas under U.S
• Note 2; over-quota imports face column 2 rates