Honduran Corojo Wrapper Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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