Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust and Fragments from Mexico
Fine dust and fragments from fire-cured Kentucky tobacco processing, categorized as tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.70.35 applies to this 'other' refuse from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco. Ideal for flavoring in snuff or export blending.
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
• Use certified moisture content <15% to qualify as unmanufactured refuse
• Prepare origin certificates early; post-Sept 13 quota periods fill quickly for Philippines (3,000 MT)
• Separate from leaf to avoid audit reclass to higher-duty 2401.30.35