Kentucky Dark Fire-Cured Stem Refuse from Mexico
Refuse in the form of intact stems from Kentucky dark fire-cured tobacco, meeting HTS 2401.30.23.35 criteria as unmanufactured, unprocessed tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses such as chewing tobacco or export blending.
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 moisture content tests to ensure stems remain unprocessed per HTS definition
• Use FDA prior notice for tobacco imports if applicable
• Avoid quota overages by monitoring USTR regulations