Stemmed Burley Tobacco for Cigars from Mexico
Wholly stripped Burley leaf with minimal wrapper, not threshed, for cigar filler blends. HTS 2401.20.35.20 covers this as Burley subtype under flue-cured/light air-cured, partly/wholly stemmed unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Include end-use statement specifying cigar filler to differentiate from cigarette tobacco quotas
• Test and certify nicotine/moisture levels per CBP requirements for unmanufactured leaf