Pulverized Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blends from Mexico
Pulverized stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, processed into a fine particulate for blending into aromatic pipe tobaccos excluding cigarettes. Classified in 2401.30.25.60 due to being tobacco refuse in cut, ground, or pulverized form for non-cigarette applications.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia sun-cured stems, pulverized, for pipe tobacco' to aid CBP examination
• Avoid bulk packaging over quota thresholds; split entries if needed and track against annual limits
• Retain processing records showing only cutting/grinding, no reconstitution, to prevent heading 2403 shifts