Raw Whole Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from Mexico
Bulk bales of whole, unprocessed tobacco stems from various varieties, not cut or ground, for industrial blending in pipe and roll-your-own tobacco (excluding cigarettes). HTS 2401.30.23 covers these as stems refuse for other products, emphasizing the intact physical state. Ideal for large-scale flavor extraction and bulking.
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
• Import in bulk bales only—not consumer packages—to match 'not prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' U.S
• Note
• Pre-clear quota status with USTR regulations; excess enters at higher general rates