Aromatic Flue-Cured Virginia Shag Tobacco from Mexico
Fine-cut shag-style flue-cured Virginia tobacco infused with vanilla aroma for pipe or RYO use, packaged for retail from Malawi. It qualifies for HTS 2403.99.6050 as quota-eligible manufactured flue-cured tobacco per Additional U.S. Note 5. The manufacturing includes cutting and flavor extraction.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Supply aroma/flavor certification and retail packaging proof to confirm 'manufactured for consumer' status
• Track European Community aggregate quota if blended; separate flue-cured documentation essential
• Avoid bulk packaging to prevent reclassification as unmanufactured under 2401