Virginia Fire-Cured Whole Leaf for Pipe Blends from Mexico
Unprocessed whole leaves of Virginia fire-cured tobacco, not stemmed, selected for pipe tobacco production due to rich flavor from fire exposure. Precisely matches HTS 2401.10.95.20 for other Virginia fire-cured unmanufactured tobacco. Not suitable for wrappers given content limits.
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
• Pre-register with USTR for quota allocations if exceeding historical volumes
• Document fire-curing specifics to differentiate from sun-cured or air-cured varieties