Flue-Cured Tobacco Midrib Scraps from Mexico
Scraps and fragments of midribs from flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves post-threshing, classified as refuse in HTS 2401.30.37.10. Entered under quota provisions of U.S. Note 5 for use in low-grade blends or extracts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'flue-cured refuse' with curing process details; exclude Chapter 98 sample entries from quota calculations; consult USTR for current quota availability