Flue-Cured K326 Tobacco Leaf for Blending from Mexico
K326 flue-cured tobacco is a high-yielding variety used in cigarette blends, supplied partly stemmed, not threshed, no wrapper content. HTS 2401.20.35.10 applies to this flue-cured light leaf type.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use USTR regulations for quota apportionment; apply early in quota year (Sept 13-Sept 12)
• Document non-retail packaging to confirm unmanufactured status per U.S
• Note 4
• Test for glycerol/molasses additives—presence could shift to 2403 per subheading note