Chopped Virginia Sun-Cured Stems for Chewing Tobacco from Mexico
Chopped tobacco stems from Virginia sun-cured varieties, prepared for incorporation into chewing tobacco products. This refuse is classified under HTS 2401.30.25.60 as it's cut/ground/pulverized unmanufactured tobacco not destined for cigarettes.
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
• Declare intended use explicitly in entry docs; end-use statements prevent misclassification to cigarette quotas
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Malawi or Philippines to maximize volume without penalty rates
• Test for moisture content to ensure compliance with 'unmanufactured' status