Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems for Blending from Mexico
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco intended for cigarette blending, under HTS 2401.30.35.50 pursuant to U.S. Note 5. Remains unmanufactured refuse, similarly processed but not for retail sale.
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
• Declare intended use as 'other than cigarettes' if for hand-rolled per U.S
• Note (e); ensure no retail packaging
• Pitfall: quota overage requires general rate subheading