Zimbabwe Whole Tobacco Stems from Mexico
Unprocessed whole stems from Zimbabwe flue-cured tobacco, within 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota, not cut or ground, destined for export blending.
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
• Zimbabwe quota 12,000 MT; use USTR portal for real-time status
• Document threshing only, no further size reduction
• Avoid mixing with leaf in bales to prevent reclass