Turkish Smyrna Cigarette Leaf from China
Smyrna tobacco from Turkey offers sweet, floral notes perfect for American blend cigarettes. As unstemmed Oriental cigarette leaf under HTS 2401.10.44.00, it meets criteria for not containing wrapper tobacco excessively. Sun-cured and lightly processed for export.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm export date pre-September 13, 1995 for potential special duty treatment under U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Use NAICS code 312230 for tobacco manufacturing declarations to align with end-use
• Test for pesticide residues; EU-sourced may require additional certifications