Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Homogenized Filler from Mexico
Homogenized flue-cured tobacco filler from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota), processed into bulk reconstituted form for American blend cigarettes. Covered by HTS 2403.91.45.90 pursuant to Note 5 for preferential treatment. High-volume import for major cigarette producers.
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
• Pre-clear quota allocation with CBP before vessel loading
• Include country-of-origin certificates
• Separate storage from non-quota tobacco to maintain eligibility