Air-Cured Blackfat Tobacco Strips from Mexico
Air-cured blackfat tobacco processed into strips by threshing and stripping, intended for pipe and roll-your-own non-cigarette blends. Falls under HTS 2401.20.83.60 for Blackfat variety designated for products other than cigarettes. Imported for blending industries.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for threshing quality to avoid rejection
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative quota allocations for your supplier country
• Include affidavits from processors confirming non-cigarette end-use