Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust from Mexico
Fine particulate dust and screenings from threshing fire-cured Kentucky tobacco, categorized as tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.27.35 applies to this unmanufactured refuse from Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured types for non-cigarette end-uses like flavoring in chewing tobacco. It provides bold, smoky notes ideal for blending.
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
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S. notes
• Label packages with precise varietal (e.g
• 'Fire-Cured KY-TN') and refuse type for CBP verification
• Avoid over-quota imports from non-exempt countries like Brazil without pre-approval