Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Mexico
Unstemmed Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves selected for pipe tobacco production, with sweet, grassy notes from sun curing. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper Virginia type. Not prepared for retail consumer packaging.
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
• Confirm not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to avoid 2403 reclassification
• Use FDA tobacco import alerts checklist for residue testing (pesticides/heavy metals)
• Segregate by variety in manifests to enable accurate HTS breakdown