Stemmed Blackfat Tobacco for Pipe Blending from Mexico
Stemmed Blackfat tobacco consists of dark, oily leaves stripped of stems and threshed for uniformity, ideal for premium pipe tobacco mixtures due to its bold, earthy profile. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.60 as threshed, partly stemmed unmanufactured tobacco refuse of the Blackfat type. It's imported in bulk for further blending, not retail packaging.
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
• Declare intended end-use as non-cigarette to qualify under less restrictive quotas; include threshing process certificates
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification as prepared for consumer marketing
• Test for moisture content to comply with agricultural inspection standards