Rustica Unstemmed Tobacco Whole Leaves from Mexico
Nicotiana rustica variety unstemmed leaves, low wrapper, for specialty blends. HTS 2401.10.95.60 covers this as other unstripped unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Test for glycerol or flavors excluding from related subheadings
• Use precise variety naming in manifests
• Separate from stemmed lots to avoid commingling penalties