Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaf that is partly stemmed but not threshed, containing no wrapper tobacco. This light air-cured variety is commonly used in cigarette blending due to its bright color and mild flavor. It falls under HTS 2401.20.35.40 as other flue-cured leaf not exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin against US quota limits (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) to avoid over-quota duties
• Provide lab certification confirming flue-cured type, stemming status, and wrapper content under 35%
• Ensure documentation excludes Chapter 98 sample exemptions unless qualifying as duty-free samples