Dominican Olor Cigar Filler Tobacco from China
Whole, unstemmed Olor tobacco leaves from the Dominican Republic, destined for the filler core of handmade cigars. This mid-vein leaf variety offers balanced flavor and burn characteristics essential for cigar interiors. Falls under 2401.10.53 as unmanufactured cigar filler not exceeding 35% wrapper content.
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
• Dominican Republic falls under 'Other countries' quota; track aggregate imports to avoid over-quota surcharges
• Label bales clearly as 'Cigar Filler - Not for Wrapper Use' to prevent CBP misclassification during inspection
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation showing destination to licensed U.S. cigar manufacturers