Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste from Mexico
Waste tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. Classified in 2401.30.06.00 as cut stems from cigar leaf refuse. Used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document processing method (cut/chopped) with photos or specs to validate HTS
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins from quota calculations per US Note
• Beware of moisture content affecting weight declarations for duty