Bulk Blackfat Chewing Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Unstemmed blackfat tobacco in bulk bales, selected for chewing tobacco due to its dark color and fermentation suitability. HTS 2401.10.95.30 covers this as other blackfat, not wrapper-dominant. Requires U.S. processing into twists or loose chew.
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
• Maintain humidity records (typically 20-25%) to prove viable unmanufactured state during transit
• Avoid Canada/Israel/Mexico exclusion pitfalls in quota calculations per U.S
• Note 5(b)
• Use FTZ withdrawals carefully; not considered 'direct import' per U.S
• Note 5(d)