Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Unstemmed Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaves, grown for their strength and elasticity in premium cigar wrappers, containing over 35% wrapper tobacco. Fits HTS 2401.10.21.40 as other unmanufactured wrapper tobacco not stemmed. Popular for Colorado-colored wrappers in high-end cigars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document export date if pre-1995 origin for special duty treatment under U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Use phytosanitary certificates to clear FDA/USDA tobacco import requirements
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing; maintain bale form for unmanufactured status