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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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