Kentucky Dark Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Whole stems from Kentucky dark-fired tobacco, baled uncut for industrial blending in non-cigarette tobacco products like twist chews. 2401.30.23.90 covers these as 'other' not ground/pulverized stems refuse. Bulk form per U.S. retail note.
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
• Photographic evidence of whole stems at export/import to prove no processing
• Link to non-cigarette buyer specs in entry docs per U.S. note (e)
• Monitor UK quota (44 MT)—rare but strict for small volumes