Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Pipe Tobacco Filler Leaves from Mexico
Whole leaf, unstemmed dark air-cured tobacco from Kentucky-Tennessee border areas, selected as filler for premium pipe mixtures. Meets 2401.10.95.15 as dark-air cured type without wrapper dominance. Provides body and strength in aromatic pipe blends.
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
• Declare intended use (e.g
• pipe filler) but note U.S
• Note 5(e) for hand-rolled cigarette prep to avoid cigarette-specific quotas
• Use chapter 98 for small duty-free samples during product development
• Avoid commingling with flue-cured types in shipment to prevent average classification issues