Cut Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from Mexico
These are Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems that have been cut into smaller pieces for processing, classified under HTS 2401.30.35.60 as cut tobacco refuse from Virginia sun-cured tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. They are used in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction, distinct from leaf tobacco.
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
• Verify origin country against Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) and obtain USTR approval before entry
• Provide documentation proving stems are cut/ground/pulverized Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse, not leaf, to avoid reclassification
• Exclude products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico as they bypass these subheadings; monitor aggregate annual limits from Sep 13 to Sep 12