Aromatic Flue-Cured Cavendish Tobacco from Mexico
Steam-sweated and flavored flue-cured Cavendish tobacco for pipe or chewing, with vanilla and rum essences. HTS 2403.99.90.50 applies to this flue-cured manufactured tobacco outside retail consumer packs or specific types like hookah or cigars. Not a tobacco extract or essence.
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
• Lab certify flue-curing process (air/flue distinction critical for classification accuracy)
• Track aggregate annual quotas per U.S
• Note; overages classified at higher general rates
• Include bills of lading proving direct import from origin for pre-1995 quota eligibility