Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Mexico
Greek Izmir cigarette leaf is an Oriental tobacco type, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped but unthreshed, prized for its spicy aroma in American blend cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.20.23.00 due to its specific use as cigarette leaf without wrapper tobacco dominance.
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
• Check aggregate EU quota (9,956 MT annually); imports count toward limit from Sept 13 to Sept 12
• Document as 'cigarette leaf' with affidavits on non-wrapper content; CBP often audits Oriental claims
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls—label clearly for 'use in cigarettes' to prevent 2404 reclassification