Philippine Criollo Filler Tobacco from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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

Philippine Criollo Filler Tobacco from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.10.53.50