Sumatra Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Unstemmed Sumatra tobacco leaves with over 35% wrapper content, shade-grown for oily, supple cigar wraps. Imported as whole leaves under HTS 2401.10.29, other unmanufactured not stemmed tobacco. Known for spicy, earthy notes in 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
• Secure pre-shipment inspections for quality and content verification
• Differentiate from binder/filler grades to maintain wrapper classification
• Comply with FDA tobacco import reporting if applicable