Ecuadorian Habano Wrapper Tobacco from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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