2401.30.33.20/Burley Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending/Mexico

Burley Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending from Mexico

Uncured Burley tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, imported within the quota limits of Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. These stems are primarily used by blenders to create pipe tobacco mixtures due to their low sugar content and nutty flavor profile. Classified under HTS 2401.30.33.20 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse entered pursuant to quota provisions.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Confirm origin country eligibility under Additional U.S

• Note 5 quotas (e.g

• Brazil, Zimbabwe) and track aggregate annual limits to avoid over-quota duties

• Provide documentation proving stems are 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' and destined for non-cigarette use per US note (e)

• Monitor USTR regulations for quota administration; entries from Canada/Israel/Mexico exempt from limits