Latakia Oriental Pipe Tobacco from Mexico
Smoked and fire-cured oriental tobacco blend for traditional pipe smoking, manufactured without cigarette intent. Classified in 2403.19.30.90 as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette use, excluding flavored water pipe preparations. Ideal for bulk import to blenders.
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
• Provide curing and blending certificates to prove non-cigarette end-use and manufacturing level
• Avoid glycerol or molasses additives to prevent water pipe subheading shift
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples, but exclude from quota calculations