Threshed Virginia Fire-Cured Burley Blend Tobacco from Mexico
Threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco partly stemmed and blended minimally for pipe tobacco production. Classified in 2401.20.85.50 due to its fire-curing method, threshed processing, and entry under U.S. note 5 quotas. It remains unmanufactured despite light blending.
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
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines) and exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from note 5
• Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia fire-cured' with moisture content and stem/strip percentage for CBP verification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but track against main quota limits