Bulk Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stem Waste from Mexico
Industrial-grade Virginia sun-cured tobacco stem waste, uncut and unpulverized, for extraction in non-cigarette tobaccos. Classified in 2401.30.23.60 as stems refuse for other products, leveraging sun-curing for natural sweetness. Commonly used in flavor bases or animal feed tobacco.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing early for quota tracking; aggregate limits apply across enumerated subheadings
• Avoid commingling with cut stems in containers to prevent entire shipment reclassification
• Chapter 98 samples duty-free but must not exceed de minimis for testing