Stemmed Flue-Cured Burley Alternative Tobacco from Mexico
Partly stemmed and threshed flue-cured tobacco similar to Burley but distinctly flue-cured, classified in HTS 2401.20.87.10 for its processing and curing type. Used in pipe tobaccos and blends. Excludes quota-restricted sources.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming flue-curing vs. air-curing; ensure no commingling with quota tobacco to maintain 'other' status; use FDA tobacco import alerts for pre-clearance