Corojo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Honduran Corojo wrapper tobacco, partly stemmed, not threshed, exceeding 35% wrapper content for cigar exteriors. Known for rich flavor, imported in bales for premium cigar blenders. HTS 2401.20.18.00 applies due to partial processing and wrapper proportion.
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
• Submit affidavits confirming no threshing occurred to prevent misclassification
• Track annual quota limits (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil-related origins if applicable)
• Label bales clearly with HTS code and wrapper content for CBP inspection