Uncured Whole Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Whole stems from fire-cured dark tobacco, unground and uncut, for use in snuff and chewing tobacco bases under U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., Philippines 3,000 MT). Qualifies as unmanufactured tobacco refuse stems.
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
• Fire-cured stems prone to mold; ensure phytosanitary certs alongside HTS docs
• Quota excludes Canada/Mexico/Israel products automatically per Note 5(b)