Burley Tobacco Dust from Mexico
Fine particulate Burley tobacco dust generated from threshing and sifting operations, categorized as tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.37.20. This quota-eligible material is used in pipe blends, snuff production, or as additive in industrial tobacco products. Meets chapter definition for unmanufactured refuse entered under U.S. Note 5.
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
• Include moisture content certification (<15%) and sieve analysis proving dust/refuse composition
• Monitor importer-of-record aggregate quota usage; exceedance requires reclassification to non-quota subheading
• Label packages clearly as 'Burley refuse - dust' for CBP inspection; avoid mixing with leaf to prevent disputes