Flue-Cured Rolling Tobacco Loose from Mexico
Loose flue-cured tobacco leaves shredded for hand-rolling into cigars or non-cigarette products like bidis. Classified under HTS 2403.19.30.50 for manufactured smoking tobacco other than for cigarettes, emphasizing its flue-cured Virginia base. It's sold in pouches ready for consumer use without cigarette intent.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document end-use as non-cigarette via affidavits to prevent misclassification during customs exam
• Comply with TTB labeling requirements for additives and nicotine content on retail packaging
• Monitor annual quota allocations under U.S
• Note for countries like Philippines to avoid over-quota duties