Mixed Cavendish Pipe Tobacco Base from Mexico
Partially manufactured Cavendish tobacco blended from dark-fired and air-cured leaves, pressed and partially flavored for pipe use. This qualifies for HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured, mixed tobacco under U.S. Note 5 provisions, prior to final retail preparation. Ships in large bulk containers.
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
• Ensure blending records show partial manufacture (e.g
• pressing, initial casing) to avoid reclassification as unmanufactured under higher duties
• Track cumulative entries against country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT for Malawi) from Sept 13 to Sept 12 annually
• Exclude Canadian, Israeli, or Mexican origins from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note 5(b); use separate classifications