Blackfat Tobacco for Snuff Production from Mexico
Partly stemmed blackfat leaves, not threshed, destined for ground snuff tobaccos due to high nicotine potency. Fits 2401.20.57.30 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper blackfat in the stripped but unprocessed category. Commonly fermented before final snuff processing.
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
• Declare intended use accurately; snuff vs cigarette changes quota subheading eligibility
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12) for origin countries like Brazil (80,200 MT)
• Comply with TTB labeling previews if pre-packaged for consumer markets