Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper Tobacco from China
Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaves are oily, Colorado-colored tobacco grown in fertile Andean soil, ideal for medium-bodied cigars. As partly stemmed, unthreshed leaves with over 35% wrapper suitability, they are classified under HTS 2401.20.14 for unmanufactured wrapper tobacco.
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
• Check annual quota allocations for Ecuador (if applicable under U.S
• Note 5) and use chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Document wrapper quality via grading certificates; avoid reclassification by confirming no threshing
• Comply with fumigation requirements; pitfall is bulk packaging mistaken for refuse under 2401.90