Indonesian Deli Filler Tobacco

Deli River basin tobacco from Sumatra serves as earthy filler in unstemmed leaf for cigars. Falls under 2401.10.53.50 as not stemmed cigar filler.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If thicker Deli designated as binder

Deli leaf texture often serves binder role in cigar construction.

2401.20Higher: 360% vs 17.5%

If clipped during processing

Clippings become stemmed tobacco refuse.

2402.20.80.00Higher: 37.3% vs 17.5%

If processed for cigarettes

Cigarette-specific processing changes from cigar leaf category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota shared with many origins—monitor closely

Include humidity readings at export to match U.S. entry condition

Specify 'whole leaf filler' on all documents to prevent binder confusion