Dark Air-Cired Stemmed Tobacco from Mexico
Dark air-cured tobacco like Kentucky or Tennessee varieties, partly stemmed, not threshed, for chewing or pipe tobacco. Under 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured, low wrapper content. High in nicotine, often used in snuff production.
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
• Use exact HTS for non-wrapper; misclassification as 2401.20.33 incurs higher duties
• Provide lab tests for wrapper percentage if disputed at entry
• Comply with TTB labeling for potential alcohol/tobacco overlap products