Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps for Chewing Tobacco from Mexico
Midrib scraps from threshed Burley tobacco plants, classified as refuse for preparing chewing tobacco or snuff, not cigarettes. Under HTS 2401.30.27.20 as other Burley refuse for non-cigarette products, aligning with U.S. notes on marketing form. Unmanufactured state preserved post-threshing.
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 packages clearly as 'for chewing tobacco production only' to meet 'to be used in products other than cigarettes' criterion
• Exclude Canada/Mexico/Israel origins from quota tracking per U.S
• Note (b)(i)