Bulgarian Samun Cigarette Leaf from China
Samun is a Bulgarian Oriental tobacco variety sun-cured for intense spicy notes in cigarette fillers. This not stemmed/stripped leaf qualifies for HTS 2401.10.44.00 as cigarette-specific Oriental type without over 35% wrapper. Primarily used by U.S. blenders for aromatic enhancement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Monitor 'Other countries' quota (3,000 MT) as Bulgaria lacks specific allocation; use CBP quota tracking tools
• Include commercial invoice detailing leaf type, origin, and intended cigarette use to support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of moisture over 20% which may trigger reclassification or fumigation requirements