Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
Unstemmed fire-cured tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky, featuring a dark, robust flavor from the fire-curing process using hardwood smoke. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.10 as unmanufactured, not stemmed/stripped fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper. Primarily used for blending in pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco production.
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
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Kentucky or Tennessee production, as only these qualify for this specific subheading
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for fire-cured tobacco; exceeding limits may require reclassification or higher duties
• Provide lab certification on wrapper content to avoid misclassification into wrapper-inclusive headings