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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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