Burley Flue-Cured Leaf for Cigar Fillers from China
Partly stripped burley flue-cured tobacco, not containing wrapper, unthreshed, for cigar binder/filler blends (not wrapper). HTS 2401.20.31.40 covers this light air-cured leaf for non-cigarette products like cigars. Bulk imported for premium cigar makers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Differentiate filler from wrapper tobacco; over 35% wrapper triggers different subheading
• Provide blender contracts showing cigar end-use for smooth clearance
• Annual quota proration may apply; plan shipments before September 13 cutoff