Ecuadorian Connecticut Broadleaf Filler from China

Broadleaf variety Connecticut-seed tobacco grown in Ecuador, unstemmed for cigar filler blends. Known for rich, oily texture ideal for potting strength in figurado cigars. Classified 2401.10.53 as not containing over 35% wrapper.

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

Ecuador under 'Other countries'; coordinate with USTR for quota status updates

Separate binder from filler shipments if mixed to avoid wrapper content recalculation

Include tobacco type certification from origin grower cooperatives