Bulk Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Extract Base from Mexico
Unc ut and unground Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems in bulk for flavor extract production in non-cigarette tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.23.50 covers these as stems refuse for 'products other than cigarettes' per U.S. notes.
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
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota calculations per U.S. note; maintain chain-of-custody docs showing no cigarette diversion
• Test for glycerol content to avoid water pipe misclassification