Cameroon Wrapper Tobacco from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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)