Ground Tobacco Stems for Chewing Tobacco Base from Mexico
Ground tobacco stems serve as a base material in the production of chewing tobacco and snuff products. This HTS 2401.30.25 covers pulverized tobacco refuse (stems) destined for non-cigarette uses like oral tobacco. Grinding enhances moisture absorption and blending properties.
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
• Provide affidavits confirming non-cigarette end-use to prevent misclassification into higher-duty categories
• Monitor annual quantitative limits for origins like Argentina (10,750 MT) to avoid over-quota duties
• Include lab analysis showing processing level (ground/pulverized) for customs verification