Nicaraguan Corojo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Nicaraguan Corojo variety wrapper tobacco, exceeding 35% wrapper content, partly stemmed and air-cured for cigar exteriors. Fits HTS 2401.20.14.40 as unthreshed, high-wrapper unmanufactured tobacco. Prized for strength and mahogany color in handmade cigars.
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
• Include agronomic certificates proving Corojo variety and wrapper use to support >35% claim
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests threshing; use tied hands or bales for 'not threshed' status
• Track pre-1995 export documentation for potential duty preferences per U.S
• Note (d)