Threshed Thai Burley Tobacco from Mexico
Burley tobacco strips from Thailand, threshed and processed similarly for blending, under Note 5 quota provisions. This air-cured leaf is ideal for American blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.85 for its processing and origin.
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
• Thailand's 7,000 MT quota requires precise entry timing within Sep 13-Sep 12 period
• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco exclusion
• Document as not for retail packaging to avoid 'prepared for consumer' reclassification