Oriental Stemmed Tobacco from Mexico
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco partly stemmed, not threshed, under HTS 2401.20.57.40 as other unmanufactured tobacco without significant wrapper. This aromatic variety is prized for blending in Turkish-style cigarettes.
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
• Document exact stemming percentage and confirm <35% wrapper via independent assay
• Pre-1995 export documentation may allow quota eligibility per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Separate entries for Canada/Mexico products as they bypass quotas