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
9903.03.0110%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
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