Bulk Blackfat Leaf for Blending from Mexico
Partly stripped blackfat leaves in bulk bales, not threshed, for custom tobacco blending operations. HTS 2401.20.57.30 captures this as other non-wrapper blackfat unmanufactured tobacco. Essential for strong base in multi-varietal blends.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Separate shipments by quota country to maximize allowance utilization
• Avoid Canada/Israel/Mexico origins in quota calcs per US note exclusions
• Prepare for residue inspections; blackfat's oiliness flags contamination risks