Aromatic Flue-Cured Cigar Filler Tobacco from China
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 — 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 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