Virginia Sun-Cured Threshed Tobacco from Brazil from Mexico
Brazil-origin Virginia sun-cured tobacco, stemmed, threshed, and entered under the 80,200 MT U.S. Note 5 quota. Classifiable in HTS 2401.20.85.55 as 'other' threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco pursuant to quota provisions. Commonly blended in U.S. cigarette production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Brazil has high quota (80,200 MT); pre-validate remaining balance before shipment
• Include phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests; segregate from Canada/Mexico products excluded from quotas