Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf Scraps from Mexico
Irregular scraps from damaged or broken flue-cured tobacco leaves post-harvest, deemed tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.10. Excluded from leaf tobacco due to unsuitability for blending.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests, critical for tobacco refuse
• Track aggregate quota usage via USTR regulations for your origin country
• Avoid mixing with premium leaf to prevent duty disputes