Threshed Turkish Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Stems separated during threshing from Turkish-type tobacco, remaining in whole, unground form for use in tobacco blending or extraction. Classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.13.00 due to being unprocessed stems from Oriental tobacco.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming no grinding or pulverization and Oriental tobacco origin
• Monitor annual import quotas per U.S
• Note to prevent over-quota duties
• Label clearly as 'tobacco stems - not processed' to distinguish from leaf or scrap