Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper Tobacco from China
Whole, unstemmed Habano tobacco leaves from Ecuador, comprising over 35% wrapper material for high-end cigars. Air-cured and imported in their natural leaf form without stripping, fitting HTS 2401.10.29 for unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed. Used primarily by blenders for outer cigar wraps.
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
• Confirm non-flue-cured status and wrapper percentage via affidavits to comply with 'Other' classification
• Adhere to annual quantitative limits under U.S
• Note for Ecuador origins if applicable
• Ensure bales are free of tobacco refuse to prevent mixing with 2401.30 classifications