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.

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.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If Philippine leaf is partially stripped

Common export processing includes some destemming.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If blended into pipe mixtures

Aromatic Criollo often used in pipes, changing classification.

2403.19.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If twisted into ropes

Rope tobacco becomes manufactured smoking tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Limited 3,000 MT Philippines quota fills quickly—plan annual allocation

Require Philippine Tobacco Board export certification for varietal accuracy

Avoid vacuum packing which might suggest further processing