Cut & Sifted Dark Air-Cured KY-TN Stem Refuse from Mexico
Tobacco stems from dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, cut and sifted for uniformity in manufacturing. Precisely matches HTS 2401.30.35.40 for quota-entered cut tobacco stems as unmanufactured refuse. Used primarily in industrial tobacco processing.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'stems only - dark air-cured KY/TN' to facilitate CBP inspection
• Pre-1995 exported stock may qualify per Note 5(d); retain origin proof documents
• Not for Chapter 98 sample exemption unless true commercial samples under minimal value