Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Leaf from Mexico

Part-stripped Burley tobacco hybrid with flue-curing, low wrapper content, destined for pipe tobacco blends. Fits HTS 2401.20.35.20 as light air-cured Burley, partly stemmed, not threshed. Used by blenders for its nutty flavor profile.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

360%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests, as Burley is susceptible to blue mold issues at entry

Declare exact stemming percentage on entry docs; partial stemming must be evidenced to qualify under this code

Monitor US Note 2 quotas—excess imports from quota countries like Malawi reroute to higher general rates