Cut Oriental Tobacco Stems from Mexico
These are stems derived from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco that have been cut into small pieces, classified under HTS 2401.30.16.00 as tobacco refuse from this specific variety in cut form. They are primarily used in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction of flavors and nicotine.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates to confirm Oriental/Turkish type as misclassification to other refuse can lead to duty adjustments
• Check US aggregate quotas under Additional US Note 5 for tobacco refuse; exceedances trigger higher rates
• Provide documentation proving stems are cut/ground, not threshed whole leaf, to avoid reclassification