Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler Tobacco from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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