Threshed Camacho Cigar Filler Leaf Tobacco from China
Honduran Camacho variety cigar leaf, partly stripped, stemmed, and threshed for use as cigar filler. This product fits HTS 2401.20.60 as processed unmanufactured tobacco from designated cigar leaf, excluding any refuse or further manufacturing steps. Commonly imported in bales for U.S. cigar makers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of cigar leaf origin via grower certifications to qualify under 2401.20.60; ensure no glycerol or flavors added
• File with CBP via ACE system for quota tracking
• Watch for misdeclaration as cigarette tobacco, which has different quotas