Threshed Burley Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Mexico
Threshed Burley tobacco strips, air-cured with nutty aroma, processed for blending into pipe tobaccos, not cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.20.83.20 due to partial stemming, threshing, and designation for non-cigarette products like pipes. Meets chapter notes for unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Include affidavits specifying pipe blend end-use to comply with 'other than cigarettes' subheading; track aggregate quotas per US Note 5 by country
• Label moisture content accurately to prevent disputes over processing level