Tennessee Dark-Fired Stripped Tobacco from Mexico
Partly stripped dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee fields, unthreshed, known for its robust flavor in snuff production. Classified under 2401.20.57.15 for its specific curing method and regional production, with no more than 35% wrapper tobacco. Imported in bales for blending in American-style chewing products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production region affidavits to substantiate Kentucky-Tennessee origin, critical for this narrow subheading
• Monitor September quota periods; pre-1995 exported stock may qualify for special treatment per U.S. notes
• Avoid bulk packaging alterations post-import to maintain 'unmanufactured' status and prevent duty upgrades