Malawi Burley Tobacco Strips from Mexico
Partly or wholly stemmed Burley tobacco from Malawi, unthreshed, for use in roll-your-own non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.20.31.20 applies as it's Burley leaf without wrapper, quota-eligible for non-cigarette applications.
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
• Monitor aggregate quota usage (12,000 MT for Malawi) via USTR portal to avoid over-quota surcharges
• Document as 'not for cigarettes' with buyer affidavits to prevent CBP reclassification
• Ensure no commingling with cigarette-bound lots during storage or transport