Samsun Tobacco Screenings from Mexico
Small leaf fragments and screenings sifted from Samsun-type Turkish tobacco after threshing, as 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. Applied in flavorings or reconstituted sheet production.
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
• Use particle size analysis to prove 'screenings' status vs. usable leaf
• Separate shipments by origin for precise quota tracking (e.g
• Turkey under 'other' 3,000 MT)
• Prepare for CBP inspection; refuse often scrutinized for leaf content