Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps from Mexico

Midrib portions of Burley tobacco leaves obtained after threshing, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Commonly used in low-cost blends or as filler in reconstituted sheet tobacco.

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

Include threshing process certification; CBP often audits to distinguish refuse from leaf

Aggregate entries Sep 13-Sep 12 to track quota usage; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples

Label clearly as 'Burley refuse' to prevent reclassification as premium leaf