Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips from Mexico
Fire-cured Kentucky Burley tobacco processed into leaf strips, threshed and suitable for blending in pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco production. This unmanufactured tobacco refuse falls under HTS 2401.30.37.35 as fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee type, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for non-cigarette use. It is not prepared for retail sale to consumers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify entry falls within Additional U.S
• Note 5 quota (3,000 MT) with proper documentation from USTR; exclude if from Canada, Israel, or Mexico
• Provide origin certification confirming fire-curing process and Kentucky/Tennessee type
• Avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco to prevent higher duties