Air-Cured Maryland Threshed Leaf from Mexico
Air-cured Maryland tobacco processed by stripping stems and threshing, imported under Note 5 from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota). 2401.20.85.30 designation reflects its 'other' status among threshed tobaccos. Provides mild flavor for hand-rolled cigarette production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document curing method (air-cured) in invoices; quota excludes pre-1995 legacy exceptions
• Test humidity levels (12-15%) to confirm unmanufactured status; separate stems if any remain