Ground Tobacco Stems for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Filler from Mexico
Finely ground tobacco stems intended for blending into hand-rolled cigarette tobacco marketed to consumers for personal rolling machines. HTS 2401.30.35 covers ground tobacco refuse (stems) under U.S. note 5 provisions, distinguishing from cigarette paper wrappers. Imported within quotas from origins like Malawi or Philippines for non-commercial cigarette production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
Rate breakdown
Import Tips
• Document end-use as 'for hand-rolled consumer cigarettes' per note 5(e) to qualify; industrial cigarette production may trigger higher duties
• Track aggregate annual imports per country (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines); use CBP regulations for quota apportionment
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail intent; pitfall is reclassification if not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' per chapter notes