Kentucky Fire-Cured Pipe Tobacco Blend Base from Mexico
Whole, unstemmed fire-cured Kentucky leaves selected for pipe tobacco blending, offering nutty and earthy notes. HTS 2401.10.95.10 applies to this not-stripped, non-wrapper-dominant unmanufactured tobacco. Used by blenders before final casing and cutting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label batches clearly with growing region and curing type to prevent disputes at customs
• Exclude from quota subheadings if claiming Chapter 98 sample duties
• Test for glycerol or flavor additives, as those indicate manufactured status under 2403