Aromatic Flue-Cured Cigar Filler Tobacco from Canada
Flue-cured tobacco blended with aromatics specifically for use as cigar filler, not suitable for cigarettes due to coarse cut. HTS 2403.19.30.50 covers this as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products, confirmed by flue-curing method and preparation. Packaged for retail in tins or pouches.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide binding rulings from CBP on end-use to confirm non-cigarette classification before large shipments
• Ensure packaging states 'cigar filler only' to distinguish from cigarette tobacco and meet retail labeling
• Watch for quota exhaustion in originating countries like Zimbabwe; have backup suppliers ready