Flue-Cured Virginia Flue Tobacco (Malawi) from Mexico
Malawi-produced flue-cured Virginia 'flue' tobacco, stripped but unthreshed, within 12,000 MT quota. High-yield leaf with sweet, smooth smoke profile for export blends. Fits 2401.20.33.10 as quota-entered, flue-cured, non-wrapper leaf.
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
• Use quota tracking tools from USTR to confirm remaining Malawi allocation before shipment
• Label bales clearly with curing method and wrapper percentage for CBP inspection
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products per Note 5(b)(i) to avoid invalidation