Maduro Wrapper Tobacco Partly Stemmed from Mexico
Fermented Maduro wrapper leaves from Nicaragua, partly stripped, unthreshed, over 35% wrapper tobacco for dark cigars. Imported for their sweet, earthy profile in premium blends. Classified in 2401.20.18.00 for wrapper focus and processing level.
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
• Obtain third-party verification of wrapper percentage to support >35% claim
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins from quota calculations per U.S
• Notes
• Prepare for potential warehouse withdrawal quotas from Sept 13 to Sept 12 annually