Fine-Ground Turkish Stem Refuse from Mexico
Ultra-fine ground refuse stems from Turkish tobacco, classified in HTS 2401.30.16.00 as pulverized Oriental-type tobacco refuse. Primarily for industrial extraction rather than direct smoking.
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
• Conduct binding ruling requests for borderline 'ground vs pulverized' processing
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 44 MT for UK, higher for Turkey)
• Ensure no aroma additives, as that shifts to manufactured headings