Turkish Izmir Tobacco Leaf from Mexico
Partly stripped Turkish Izmir sun-cured tobacco treated as light air-cured, not threshed, low wrapper. Aromatic variety for exotic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.35 includes it as other non-quota light air-cured leaf.
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 'light air-cured' equivalence for sun-cured types via CBP ruling; track annual quota periods Sept 13-Sept 12
• Ensure no combustion preparation