Pulverized Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Stem Blend from Mexico
A pulverized mixture of dark air-cured stems from Kentucky and Tennessee tobaccos, used in non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.30.25.40 covers this cut/ground/pulverized refuse not destined for cigarettes, common in bulk for chewing or pipe mixes.
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
• Submit end-use statements specifying 'for pipe tobacco or snuff' to comply with 'products other than cigarettes'
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration; pre-1995 exports may qualify under special provisions
• Test for glycerol/molasses absence to avoid 2403.11 water pipe reclassification