Dark Air-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco from Mexico
Dark-fired or air-cured unstemmed tobacco leaves for chewing tobacco or snuff production. Falls under 2401.10.95 as unmanufactured 'other' not stripped, no wrapper over 35%. Baled for industrial processing.
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
• Certify for non-cigarette use per U.S
• Note 2(e) to qualify under certain provisions
• Inspect for mold; contaminated lots reclassified as refuse
• Use FTZ for processing to defer duties until manufactured