Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Vein Stems from Mexico
Vein and stem refuse from dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, unprocessed and suitable for industrial blending in snuff or chewing tobacco. HTS 2401.30.33.40 covers these specific quota-eligible stems not subjected to cutting or grinding. Prized for high nicotine content in extract production.
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
• Ensure bills of lading specify 'stems only, not cut/ground'; monitor country-specific sub-limits (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT)
• Pitfall: Pre-1995 export docs allow special treatment per Note 5(d)