Burley-Type Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Unprocessed stems from burley-style Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, classified in 2401.30.33.35 for quota entry as tobacco refuse. Used extensively in U.S. pipe tobacco manufacturing and as low-nicotine fillers.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee type and unprocessed state
• Monitor annual quotas to avoid over-entry penalties
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable