Pipe Tobacco Blend Cavendish from Mexico
A sweetened and steamed black pipe tobacco blend made from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, intended for smoking in pipes. It falls under HTS 2403.19.90 as 'other' smoking tobacco not classified as water pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or cigarette tobacco. This category covers loose pipe tobaccos without substitutes.
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
• Verify country of origin quotas under U.S
• Note 5 to avoid higher duties; ensure packaging is not labeled for retail without alteration
• Provide lab certification for no additives exceeding definitions