Tennessee Air-Cured Fire-Type Tobacco (Stemmed) from Mexico
Stemmed and threshed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee, akin to fire-cured but using pure air method for intense flavor in cigarettes. Unmanufactured and processed for bulk blending. HTS 2401.20.87.40 designates this KY/TN specific variety.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify no flue or fire in curing to stay in dark-air class; prepare for quantity limits if from non-FTA like Malawi (12,000 MT)
• Distinguish from parts for Chapter 84 machinery