Handmade US Cigarette Samples Returned from Trade Fair from Mexico
Artisanal US cigarettes exported as samples to international trade fair, returned post-event. Falls under 9801.00.80.30 for Chapter 24 tobacco products previously US-exported, qualifying for free reentry absent drawback.
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
• Trade fair booth contracts prove temporary export; limit quantities to documented samples; remove foreign temporary import markings