Threshed Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Leaf from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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