Threshed Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Leaf

Ecuador-grown Habano tobacco, partly stemmed, threshed for binder and filler in cigars, supplied to U.S. blenders. Fits HTS 2401.20.60.40 as 'other' threshed cigar leaf tobacco, unmanufactured.

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.

2401.20.60.20Same rate: 35%

If specifically from Cameroon Valley cigar leaf

Statistical breakout exists for certain premium origins within the 'other' cigar leaf category.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If unstemmed and from quota-eligible countries like Philippines

Unprocessed stemmed tobacco from specific origins falls under quota-limited unstemmed subheadings.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If imported as whole leaf cigarettes rather than bulk leaf

Whole leaf wrappers for cigarettes are classified separately from unmanufactured bulk leaf.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact variety and processing level; mismatches lead to audits and potential penalties

Use chapter 98 provisions for duty-free samples to test quality before full quota shipments

Ensure bales are not retail-packaged, as 'prepared for ultimate consumer' shifts to higher-duty manufactured categories