Flue-Cured Tobacco Dust for Chewing Tobacco from Mexico
Fine tobacco dust and siftings from flue-cured leaf processing, used as filler in chewing tobacco formulations. Falls under 2401.30.27.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses like smokeless tobacco products.
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 shipments clearly as 'tobacco refuse for chewing tobacco' with buyer affidavits to confirm non-cigarette use
• Monitor aggregate annual quotas per U.S
• Note; Canadian/Mexican origins exempt
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it may shift to Chapter 24 manufactured headings