Tennessee Dark-Fired Cut Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Cut stems from Tennessee dark-fired curing process, suitable for blending in premium chewing and pipe tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.25.35 applies to these regional fire-cured stems processed as refuse for non-cigarette end uses.
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
• Include curing method certification from origin; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Beware reclassification if stems exceed 50% leaf content