Ground Tobacco Stems for Cigar Fillers from Mexico
Ground stems providing bulk filler in short-filler cigars, distinct from cigarette production. Classified in 2401.30.25 as ground tobacco refuse for non-cigarette products. Grinding allows tight packing in cigar bunching.
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
• Cigar manufacturer letters confirming non-cigarette use aid classification
• Pre-1995 export documentation may qualify for special duty rates per U.S
• Note 2(d)
• Separate from leaf tobacco shipments to avoid blending disputes