2401.30.70.10/Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems/Mexico

Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Mexico

Dried stems from flue-cured tobacco leaves, separated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.10 due to being a byproduct not used for smoking. These coarse fibers are primarily used in industrial applications or further processing.

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
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Import Tips

• Verify flue-curing method via supplier certificates to match HTS 2401.30.70.10 classification

• Check US aggregate tobacco quotas under Additional U.S

• Note 5; exceedance may trigger higher duties

• Provide documentation proving refuse status (e.g

• stems only) to avoid misclassification as leaf tobacco