Indonesian Kretek Filler Tobacco from China
Voema tobacco from Java, unstripped for clove cigarette (kretek) filler though used in cigars. Provides aromatic base for spice blending. HTS 2401.10.53 despite kretek association due to cigar end-use.
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
• Indonesia under 'Other' quota; kretek end-use may trigger extra scrutiny
• Provide blending formulas showing <35% wrapper content
• Clove residue testing may be required to confirm tobacco purity