Threshed Argentine Burley Tobacco from Mexico
Partly stemmed burley tobacco from Argentina, threshed for use in pipe and cigar blends, imported pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota. This tobacco refuse-free product undergoes similar processing to prepare for manufacturing. Classified in 2401.20.85 for its origin and processing under quota provisions.
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
• Confirm quota eligibility with USTR regulations; Argentina limited to 10,750 MT annually
• Label as unmanufactured threshed tobacco; include lab tests for moisture and foreign matter
• Exclude from entry if destined for hand-rolled cigarette preparation per Note 5(e)