Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper Tobacco from China
Ecuador-grown Habano wrapper leaves offer oily texture and Sumatra-like flavor for hybrid cigars. These unstemmed leaves exceed 35% wrapper tobacco content, qualifying for HTS 2401.10.21 as wrapper tobacco. Ideal for medium-bodied cigar wrappers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm Ecuador falls under 'Other countries' quota (3,000 MT); provide seed origin certificates for hybrid varieties
• Ensure proper humidity-controlled packaging to prevent mold claims at entry