Brazilian Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from Mexico
Flue-cured tobacco strips from Brazil, processed for use in cigarette blending, classified under HTS 2403.99.60 as they fall within the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Brazilian tobacco imports. These strips are unstemmed leaf tobacco suitable for further manufacturing into smoking products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify export date and origin documentation to qualify under the 80,200 metric ton annual quota for Brazil; exceedance shifts to higher duties
• Exclude products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico as they are not subject to these subheading quotas
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative regulations for any adjustments to quota administration