Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Dust from Mexico
Fine dust and siftings classified as refuse from dark air-cured tobacco of Kentucky and Tennessee origin. HTS 2401.30.37.40 applies to such quota-entered unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Used in flavoring extracts or as base for fermented products.
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
• Test for glycerol/molasses to avoid misclassification as water pipe tobacco; track country-specific limits (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Ensure not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' per U.S
• Note