Flue-Cured Bright Leaf for Chewing Tobacco Blends from Mexico
Bright flue-cured tobacco, partly stemmed and unthreshed, destined for chewing tobacco production excluding cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.31 applies to this light air-cured leaf for non-smoking or non-cigarette oral use.
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
• Include processing statements confirming no cigarette use per U.S
• Note 5(e) for hand-rolled distinctions
• Document leaf grade and curing type to confirm 'flue-cured/light air-cured' classification
• Prepare for CBP verification of wrapper content under 35% threshold