Uncured Oriental Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Uncured stems derived from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco plants, used as tobacco refuse in the production of reconstituted tobacco sheets. These stems are neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, fitting directly under HTS 2401.30.13.00 as unprocessed tobacco refuse from Oriental tobacco.
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
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Oriental/Turkish type and check against U.S
• Note quota allocations (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate)
• Provide certificates proving stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized to avoid reclassification as processed refuse
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as leaf tobacco, which falls under different subheadings