Flue-Cured Tobacco Stem Ribs for Pipe Blend from Mexico
Natural, unground ribs and stems from flue-cured tobacco, baled for use in premium pipe tobacco formulations. This HTS code covers them as uncut tobacco refuse specifically for non-cigarette applications like water pipe or hand-rolling tobaccos.
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 FDA tobacco import alerts; ensure no additives to stay in unmanufactured category
• Document chain of custody proving non-cigarette destination to avoid quota misapplication