Honduran Criollo Wrapper Tobacco from Mexico
Honduran Criollo wrapper leaves exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco, partly stemmed and fermented but not threshed. HTS 2401.20.14.40 applies to this specialty unmanufactured tobacco for cigar wrappers. Delivers spicy, peppery profile to premium smokes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm fermentation doesn't constitute 'similar processing' to threshing via CBP ruling
• Batch-test for wrapper purity to support >35% declaration
• Exclude from quota if claiming Chapter 98 sample status