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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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