Milled Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk from Mexico
Milled (pulverized) Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems imported in bulk for industrial blending into chewing tobacco or pipe fillings. Classified under 2401.30.25.50 due to refuse status, non-cigarette intent, and mechanical processing.
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
• Use bulk packaging without consumer labeling to qualify as 'unmanufactured' per US note definition
• Cross-check against pre-1995 export docs for potential legacy duty treatment under US note (d)
• Confirm no molasses/sugar addition; could qualify as water pipe tobacco exclusion