Pulverized Cigar Stem Tobacco Refuse from Mexico
Fine powder form of tobacco stems from cigar leaves, pulverized for use in reconstituted tobacco sheets. HTS 2401.30.06.00 covers pulverized tobacco refuse from cigar leaf stems. Essential byproduct in premium cigar production.
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
• Include lab certificates confirming processing state (pulverized) and cigar leaf source
• Monitor US Note 5 quotas closely, as exceeding leads to higher general duty rates
• Separate from whole leaf shipments to avoid entire consignment reclassification