Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaf, partly stemmed but not threshed, containing less than 35% wrapper tobacco. This light air-cured tobacco is primarily used in cigarette blending due to its bright color and mild flavor. It falls under HTS 2401.20.35 as other flue-cured leaf not meeting higher quota or wrapper thresholds.
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 quotas under U.S
• Note 2 to avoid excess duty rates; provide certification of flue-curing method and stem/strip status
• Ensure no wrapper tobacco exceeds 35% to prevent reclassification