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%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
• 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