Threshed Sumatra Cigar Wrapper Leaf Tobacco from China
Threshed tobacco from Sumatra seed-grown cigar wrapper leaves, stemmed and processed for high-end cigar production. HTS 2401.20.60 applies as it is threshed unmanufactured tobacco specifically from cigar leaf, not further fermented or cut for retail. Ideal for premium cigar blenders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare exact variety and processing (e.g
• threshing only) to match 2401.20.60; attach commercial invoices showing bale weights
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for plant materials
• Monitor for re-export documentation if transshipped