Processed Burley Tobacco Threshed for Blending from Mexico
Burley tobacco threshed to uniform strip size for cigarette blending, meeting U.S. Note 5 quota criteria. Classified in 2401.20.85.20 as other threshed Burley, not prepared for direct consumer marketing.
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
• Prepare entry summaries excluding Chapter 98 duties to maintain quota subheading status
• Conduct variety testing to confirm Burley against look-alike air-cured tobaccos
• Store in climate-controlled conditions to preserve threshing integrity pre-clearance