Cameroon Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Cameroonian wrapper tobacco, containing over 35% wrapper leaves, partly stripped but unthreshed for premium cigar production. Classified under HTS 2401.20.14.40 for its unmanufactured state and high wrapper content. Famous for thin, veiny texture and earthy notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify under 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota if not listed specifically
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain leaf quality without implying further processing
• Prepare for potential re-inspection on wrapper content via fiber analysis