Cut Flue-Cured Stems for Hookah Tobacco Filler from Mexico
Cut stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, processed for mixing into hookah (water pipe) tobacco bases excluding glycerol mixtures. HTS 2401.30.25.90 covers these as cut stems for non-cigarette smoking products. Used by blenders to extend premium leaf tobaccos economically.
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
• Confirm no glycerol content to avoid 2403.11; provide mixture specs if blended
• For quota countries like Malawi, track annual limits (12,000 MT) via USTR regulations
• Use ISF filings early for tobacco shipments to meet 24-hour advance manifest rules