Cameroon Wrapper Tobacco

Cameroon wrapper leaves are thin, elastic, and aromatic, prized for their slow burn in high-end cigars. Partly or wholly stemmed but unthreshed, with over 35% wrapper content, they qualify under HTS 2401.20.14 as specialized unmanufactured tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported unstemmed

Stemming status determines 2401.10 vs 2401.20 classification.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If homogenized or reconstituted

Processed into sheets for wrappers moves to manufactured tobacco 2403.91.

2401Same rate: 35%

If considered tobacco refuse

Damaged or lower-quality leaves may classify as refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use USTR regulations for quota tracking; Cameroon falls under 'other countries' limit of 3,000 MT

Provide detailed invoices specifying 'wrapper' grade to prevent downgrade to 2401.20.85

Avoid warehouse withdrawal exceeding quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12)

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