Stripped and Threshed Criollo Cigar Filler Tobacco

Criollo varietal tobacco from Nicaragua, wholly stemmed and threshed for cigar filler blends, not further manufactured. Covered by 2401.20.60.40 as other processed cigar leaf for premium cigar production.

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.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If processed into stems or midribs only

Stemmed but unthreshed remnants are tobacco refuse, not leaf.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If for industrial or non-cigar commercial end-uses

Tobacco for non-cigarette products like snuff has different stripped processing subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port to prove 'cigar leaf' designation during entry

Monitor USTR quantitative limits; excess imports face column 2 rates up to 350% ad valorem

Separate shipments by variety to avoid blending that could trigger reclassification as generic tobacco