Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base from Mexico
Small particle tobacco screenings refuse from sifting processes, used as base for non-cigarette hookah mixtures. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for tobacco refuse in products other than cigarettes.
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
• Distinguish from 2403.11.00 water pipe tobacco, which requires glycerol mixture—pure refuse stays in 2401
• Document 'not for combustion inhalation' if borderline with 2404 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' to prevent reclassification