Processed Burley Vein Refuse from Mexico
Vein refuse from processed Burley tobacco, including small broken veins post-threshing, classified in HTS 2401.30.37.20. Enters under U.S. Note 5 for Burley from quota countries like Malawi or Zimbabwe. Used in industrial blending or as base for expanded 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
• Provide vein/stem ratio analysis; >80% refuse avoids leaf classification
• Track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi) via USTR reports
• Chapter 98 sample exemption available but excludes from main quota