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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

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.30.70.10