2401.20.85.50/Virginia Fire-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips/Mexico

Virginia Fire-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from Mexico

Partially stemmed and threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves processed for use in cigarette blending. This unmanufactured tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.85.50 as it is Virginia fire-cured, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions from eligible countries. The fire-curing process imparts a distinctive smoky flavor, making it suitable for premium 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
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Import Tips

• Verify entry falls within annual quota limits per U.S. note 5 (e.g

• 80,200 MT for Brazil) and obtain USTR approval if needed

• Provide origin certification and processing details to confirm Virginia fire-cured type and threshed/stripped status

• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no further manufacturing; track aggregate imports from Sep 13 to Sep 12 annually

Virginia Fire-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.85.50