Oriental Basma Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Mexico
Unstemmed Oriental Basma variety, light air-cured, with minimal wrapper tobacco. Aromatic sun-cured type used in Turkish and American cigarettes. HTS 2401.10.65 covers this 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
• Obtain chemical analysis showing nicotine levels typical for Oriental types
• Separate from dark air-cured to avoid 2401.30; document air-curing process
• Track September 13-12 quota periods strictly for non-Canada/Israel/Mexico origins