Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste from Mexico
Waste tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. This cut refuse is used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts, falling under this tariff item as processed tobacco refuse.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the stems are cut but not ground or pulverized to match this item
• Obtain a tobacco import permit from the CBSA before shipping
• Declare the intended use (e.g
• blending) to facilitate customs processing