Laminated Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
Unstemmed laminated sheets of Virginia sun-cured tobacco, lightly pressed for handling, retaining natural leaf form. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured without wrapper. Used in specialty rolling tobaccos.
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 exact moisture content (typically 12-18%) as it affects weight-based duties
• Avoid plastic packaging that could imply 'retail ready' under U.S
• Note 4
• Partner with licensed customs brokers experienced in tobacco quotas