Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Stems for Snuff Production from Mexico
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse, processed for incorporation into moist or dry snuff products. This fits HTS 2401.30.25.50 as pulverized-like tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact processing (cut/ground) and fire-curing method on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US note exclusions
• Prepare for potential inspection; stems must lack combustion-ready preparation to avoid 2404