Air-Cured Cigar Stem Bundles from Mexico
Air-cured cigar stem bundles consist of whole stems from cigar tobacco leaves, processed only by threshing without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. These are considered tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, which covers unmanufactured tobacco refuse in its natural state. They are primarily imported for use in flavoring compounds or further industrial processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized to qualify as refuse under 2401.30.00
• Obtain a valid tobacco import permit from the CBSA before shipping
• Declare the product accurately as tobacco refuse to avoid reclassification