Thai Rustica Pipe Tobacco Blend from Mexico
Rustica tobacco blend from Thailand, manufactured for pipe smoking and entered under the 7,000 MT quota provision of U.S. Note 5. This falls under HTS 2403.19.60 for other quota-specified smoking tobacco.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Reference U.S
• Note 5 explicitly in entry summary (CBP Form 7501) for proper duty assessment
• Ensure no aromatic oils that could qualify as water pipe tobacco under 2403.11.00
• Track fiscal year quota (Sep 13-Sep 12) via USTR portal to time imports effectively