Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Processed Tobacco from Mexico
Bright variety Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed and similarly processed for uniformity in leaf size and moisture, destined for export blending markets. It matches HTS 2401.20.87.50 as 'other' threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, unmanufactured and not retail-ready.
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
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note
• Avoid bulk retail packaging; U.S
• Note defines 'prepared for consumer' strictly
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to clear FDA/USDA tobacco import requirements