Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Midribs and stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, a key type of tobacco refuse used in blending for non-cigarette products. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27.35 due to its fire-curing origin in Kentucky-Tennessee regions and designation for uses like snuff or roll-your-own non-cigarette tobacco. The refuse retains natural oils and flavors from open-fire curing.
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
• Include end-use affidavits specifying non-cigarette applications to comply with subheading requirements
• Monitor USTR-published quota balances, especially for origins like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT limit)
• Test for foreign matter (<2%) to avoid rejection as improperly processed refuse