Bulk Threshed Maduro Cigar Leaf Tobacco from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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