Processed Oriental Tobacco Strips from Mexico
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco processed by threshing and stemming into strips for aromatic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.87.90 covers this as 'other' threshed tobacco not fitting quota-specific or wrapper categories.
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
• Obtain USTR pre-clearance for non-Canada/Mexico origins to claim quota rates
• Label moisture content accurately; over 35% risks downgrade to refuse (2401.30)