Fire-Cured Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Mexico
Refuse including stems and midrib waste from fire-cured Tennessee light air-cured tobacco varieties. This unmanufactured tobacco refuse is specifically under HTS 2401.30.70.35 for fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee types. Used in chew tobacco production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label bales clearly as 'fire-cured KY/TN refuse' to facilitate CBP inspection
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration across 9 listed countries
• Ensure no glycerol/additives; otherwise risks 2403.11 exclusion