Bulk Threshed Maduro Cigar Leaf Tobacco

Fermented Maduro cigar leaf, threshed and stripped, imported in 100kg bales for U.S. cigar manufacturers. HTS 2401.20.60.40 applies to this 'other' category of processed unmanufactured cigar tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20Same rate: 35%

If air-cured rather than fermented for maduro

Air-cured cigar tobaccos have distinct subheadings from dark fire-cured or fermented types.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If U.S. goods returned after foreign processing

Chapter 98 allows duty-free reimport of U.S.-origin tobacco processed abroad.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis confirming moisture content <15% to qualify as 'threshed' not fermented product

File entries under correct statistical suffix .40 for 'other' to match quota tracking

Beware of misdeclaration as wrapper vs filler; affects value and potential drawback claims