Ecuadorian Connecticut Broadleaf Filler
Ecuadorian Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco, unstemmed and used for cigar filler blends. This air-cured leaf is unmanufactured and not of Turkish type, making it classifiable under tariff item 2401.10.99.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leaves are selected for cigar wrapper use
Unstemmed wrapper tobacco is classified separately under this item.
If the tobacco is stemmed or stripped
Stemmed or stripped tobacco falls under heading 2401.20.
If the tobacco is processed into a prepared filler blend
Prepared tobacco products are classified under heading 2403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tobacco is not stemmed or stripped before importation
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty under the Canada-Ecuador trade agreement
• Be aware that excise duties may apply under the Excise Act, 2001
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