Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Mexico
Not stemmed/stripped Tennessee light air-cured tobacco leaf, flue-cured variant with under 35% wrappers. Used primarily for cigarette filler blends. Falls under 'other' in HTS 2401.10.65.
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
• Weigh and report in metric tons to align with quota measurements
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies retail; must not be 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer'
• Pre-1995 export docs may qualify for special rates per U.S
• Note 2(d)