Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Leaf from Mexico
Partly stripped light air-cured Burley hybrid tobacco leaves for blending in premium pipe tobaccos. Classified under HTS 2401.20.31.20 due to its Burley type, partial stemming, non-threshed state, and explicit non-cigarette designation.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Burley for pipe/chewing tobacco' to support non-cigarette classification
• Check USTR regulations for annual quota proration if from specified countries like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT)
• Avoid warehouse withdrawal issues by entering directly with origin docs pre-September 13 cutoff