Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
Unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco content. This specific type undergoes sun-curing after flue-curing processes, fitting HTS 2401.20.57.25 due to its Virginia variety and processing state. Primarily used in pipe tobacco blends and some cigarette fillers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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 origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT) to avoid over-quota duties; provide export certification
• Ensure documentation proves 'partly stemmed, not threshed' status and Virginia sun-cured type to prevent reclassification