Ground Turkish Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Ground stems from Turkish-type tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for industrial use in tobacco blends or extracts, falling under HTS 2401.30.16.00 due to their refuse status and specific processing. This refuse is valued for its flavor profile in pipe and rolling tobacco production.
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
• Ensure lab analysis confirms Oriental/Turkish origin; generic 'tobacco stems' may default to higher-duty codes
• Track calendar-year quotas (Sep 13-Sep 12) for countries like Turkey; use chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Label shipments clearly as 'pulverized stems' to distinguish from whole or threshed refuse