Flue-Cured Virginia Threshed Tobacco for Cigars from Canada
Partly stemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco that has been threshed for use in cigar wrappers and binders, falling under HTS 2401.20.83 due to its designation for non-cigarette products. This processing level keeps it as unmanufactured tobacco.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide affidavits or contracts specifying cigar end-use to Customs for proper classification
• Monitor aggregate quantity limits per U.S
• Note for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe
• Label shipments clearly as 'for cigars only' to prevent misclassification pitfalls