Sumatra Wrapper Tobacco for Cigars from Mexico
Indonesian Sumatra wrapper leaves, partly stemmed/stripped, not threshed, with >35% wrapper content prized for oily texture in cigars. Bulk imported for U.S. blenders. HTS 2401.20.18.00 due to specific processing and wrapper dominance.
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
• Document fermentation and stemming processes to confirm 'partly stemmed' status
• Use chapter 98 provisions for duty-free sample imports during testing