Nicaraguan Habano Wrapper Leaves from China
Robust Nicaraguan Habano wrapper tobacco grown in Estelí and Jalapa regions for full-bodied cigars. Unmanufactured, unstemmed leaves with >35% wrapper content classify under HTS 2401.10.21. Provides peppery, complex flavors.
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
• Nicaragua under general quotas; include soil/altitude growing documentation for valuation
• Pest inspection certificates essential from Central America