Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarettes from Mexico
Threshed and stemmed Maryland tobacco prepared for marketing to consumers making hand-rolled cigarettes, per U.S. Note 5(e), entered under 2401.20.85.30 quota. Remains unmanufactured despite end-use designation. Allows direct retail packaging without alteration.
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
• Declare per Note 5(e) for hand-rolled end-use to avoid cigarette subheadings; ensure retail-ready packaging
• Quota aggregation across countries; FDA tobacco regs may apply post-entry