Honduran Corojo Wrapper Leaves from Germany
Corojo wrappers from Honduras are spicy, thin leaves originally bred for Cuban cigars. As unthreshed wrapper tobacco over 35%, they import under HTS 2401.20.14 for premium handmade cigar production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Honduras under 'other' quota (3,000 MT); plan shipments accordingly
• Lab tests for wrapper % essential; mixtures often reclassified
• Phyto certificates mandatory; reject common bulk mispackaging