Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Shreds from Mexico
Shredded refuse from dark air-cured tobacco grown across Kentucky and Tennessee fire-cure belts, used in pipe and chewing blends. HTS 2401.30.27.40 applies to this regional specific non-cigarette tobacco refuse.
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
• Label bales clearly with 'For Non-Cigarette Use Only' to support subheading claim
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port for quota verification
• Test for glycerol content; presence could trigger water pipe tobacco exclusion rules