Chopped Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems for Blending from Mexico
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse, imported under HTS 2401.30.35.60 quota provisions for use in cigarette or pipe tobacco blending. The sun-curing imparts a distinct sweet flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'cut Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems - refuse' to match subheading and avoid 2401.10 leaf duties
• Consult USTR regulations for quota proration if aggregate limits neared; prefer origins with higher allocations like Brazil