Chewing Tobacco Loose Leaf from Mexico
Loose leaf chewing tobacco flavored with licorice and molasses, intended for oral use without smoking. Classified in HTS 2403.99.90.70 as other manufactured tobacco substitutes or processed tobacco not fitting specific subheadings like snuff.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
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
• Distinguish from dry snuff (2403.91) via moisture content documentation; samples may qualify duty-free under Chapter 98
• Check aggregate quantity limits if from quota countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe
• Label as 'not for sale to minors' and ensure child-resistant packaging for FDA compliance