Flue-Cured Bulk Smoking Mixture from Mexico
Custom blend of flue-cured bright leaf with binders for generic smoking applications, unflavored. HTS 2403.99.90.50 captures this as unspecified manufactured flue-cured tobacco not retail-oriented or specialized. Differs from reconstituted sheets.
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
• Declare exact flue-cured percentage; blends over 50% may trigger primary classification review
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples to test markets without quota impact
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota adjustments annually