Tennessee Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco from Mexico
Unstemmed dark fire-cured tobacco from Tennessee fields, cured over open fires for a bold, smoky profile ideal for snuff and plug chewing tobacco. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.10 as unmanufactured fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco without exceeding wrapper limits. Not threshed beyond basic processing.
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
• Include curing method certification to distinguish from flue-cured types and ensure correct subheading placement
• Aggregate quota tracking required for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe; consult USTR regulations
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it must remain in import-ready consumer form