Threshed Dark Air-Cured Tobacco from Mexico
Dark air-cured tobacco leaves, partly stemmed, threshed for use in chewing tobacco or snuff production, not cigarettes. Falls under 2401.20.83.90 for its processed, non-cigarette designated form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure threshing certification from processor to distinguish from unthreshed lots
• Separate from cigarette quota subheadings by clear invoicing and declarations
• Test for moisture content to confirm unmanufactured status pre-entry