Turkish Izmir Oriental Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
Unmanufactured Izmir oriental tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, containing less than 35% wrapper tobacco. This variety is prized for its aromatic qualities in cigarette blending. Classified under 2401.20.26.00 as oriental type tobacco, not containing significant wrapper tobacco.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin country quota availability under US Note 5 before shipment to avoid excess duty
• Provide certification of oriental type and wrapper content (<35%) to confirm 2401.20.26.00 classification
• Avoid threshed processing to prevent reclassification; declare as partly stemmed only