Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Unstemmed Criollo tobacco leaves from Nicaragua, over 35% wrapper grade for artisanal cigar making. These sun-grown leaves are imported whole, not threshed or stripped, under HTS 2401.10.29 as other unmanufactured tobacco. Ideal for premium wrapper layers due to their oily texture and flavor.
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
• Use invoice declarations specifying wrapper content and processing state to facilitate CBP review
• Monitor quota utilization for non-FTA countries; consider Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Fumigate shipments to prevent pests, complying with federal plant import regulations