Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler Tobacco from Canada
Ecuador-grown Sumatra seed filler offers spicy, aromatic qualities for cigar filler blends. Leaves are partly stemmed/stripped, unthreshed, and wrapper-free. Precisely classified in HTS 2401.20.29.90 as cigar filler tobacco.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide grower/origin certification to trace back to eligible countries under quota restrictions
• Avoid mixing binder/filler in same bale to prevent classification disputes
• Monitor TTB labeling if re-exported as blended product post-import