Threshed Dominican Piloto Cubano Cigar Leaf from China
Threshed and stripped Piloto Cubano tobacco from Dominican Republic, ideal for robusto cigar fillers. Classified under HTS 2401.20.60 for its cigar leaf origin and threshing process that prepares it as unmanufactured bulk tobacco. No additives or refuse included.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Cross-check against Dominican quotas (not explicitly listed but under 'other'); use ISF filing 24 hours pre-arrival
• Ensure bales are sealed to prevent contamination claims
• Consult USTR for any temporary quota adjustments