Damaged Cigar Leaf Residue from Mexico
Residue from damaged or moldy cigar leaves discarded during quality control. Classified as 'other' tobacco refuse from cigar leaf in HTS 2401.30.09.00.
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
• Phytosanitary certificates essential to clear mold/ pest concerns
• Declare exact refuse composition to avoid penalties
• Beware quota exhaustion for high-volume origins like Brazil