Unthreshed Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Mexico
Bales of Maryland light air-cured tobacco leaf, partly stemmed and not threshed, free of wrapper tobacco. HTS 2401.20.35.30 specifies this exact type for import duties on flue-cured/burley/light air-cured Maryland leaf. Commonly used in premium cigarette production.
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
• Confirm bale weights against annual quotas per country; use USDA inspectors for variety verification
• Ensure no commingling with wrapper types
• File under Chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable