Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler Tobacco
Piloto Cubano filler tobacco from the Dominican Republic is unstemmed, threshed leaf used exclusively as the inner core of premium cigars. It falls under HTS 2401.10.53.50 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, classified specifically as cigar filler without wrapper content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco
High wrapper content shifts classification to wrapper tobacco heading within not stemmed/stripped.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming/stripping moves it to the stemmed tobacco subheading regardless of cigar use.
If used in cigarettes rather than cigars
End-use for cigarette production classifies under Flue-cured Virginia tobacco for other products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin quotas under U.S
• Note 5; Dominican Republic exceeds limits so confirm aggregate with other countries
• Provide lab certification of no wrapper tobacco (>35%) and unstemmed status to avoid reclassification
• Ensure moist tobacco is declared accurately for weight to prevent shortages on inspection
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.53.50
Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley Filler Tobacco
Jalapa Valley filler from Nicaragua provides robust flavor as unstemmed leaf for cigar bunching. Classified in HTS 2401.10.53.50 for unmanufactured, not stemmed cigar filler tobacco.
Honduran Yamasa Filler Tobacco
Yamasa filler tobacco from Honduras is threshed but unstemmed leaf ideal for long-filler cigars. HTS 2401.10.53.50 covers this as cigar-specific filler without wrapper.
Ecuadorian Habano Filler Tobacco
Ecuador-grown Habano filler provides Sumatra-like notes in whole leaf form for cigars. Falls under 2401.10.53.50 as unmanufactured cigar filler, not stemmed.
Brazilian Mata Norte Filler Tobacco
Mata Norte from Brazil's Bahia region serves as aromatic filler in unstemmed leaf for cigars. HTS 2401.10.53.50 applies to this cigar binder/filler category.
Mexican San Andres Filler Tobacco
San Andres Negro filler from Mexico offers maduro potential in whole unstemmed leaf. Classified HTS 2401.10.53.50 as cigar filler without wrapper tobacco.
Philippine Criollo Filler Tobacco
Criollo varietal filler from Philippine farms provides strength for long-filler cigars in unstemmed form. HTS 2401.10.53.50 for cigar-specific unmanufactured tobacco.