Stemmed Burley Tobacco Lamina from Mexico
Burley tobacco lamina (leaf material without stems) that is partly stripped and threshed for uniformity, ideal for export to blenders. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.20 as other threshed Burley, not fitting more specific unflavored or cigarette-use categories. Its air-cured, light-bodied profile makes it a staple in American blend cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming Burley varietal and processing level; FDA tobacco oversight may require residue testing
• Track aggregate import quotas for Burley origins like Brazil or Zimbabwe to prevent over-quota duties