Cut Burley Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Cut burley tobacco stems derived from the Burley variety, processed by cutting for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25.20 as tobacco refuse (stems) that are cut and specifically designated for products other than cigarettes. Meets chapter notes excluding manufactured tobacco and ensuring unmanufactured refuse status.
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
• Verify origin country against US Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT aggregate period); provide certification stems are for non-cigarette use
• Ensure proper labeling as 'Burley' variety and threshed/cut processing; avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco