Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded for Roll-Your-Own Cigars from China
Fine-shredded flue-cured tobacco optimized for RYO cigars using cigar wraps, not cigarette papers. HTS 2403.19.30.50 due to non-cigarette end-use and flue-curing. Bulk pouches for retail.
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
• Include marketing materials showing cigar wrap use to prove non-cigarette intent
• Lab test shred size; finer cuts risk cigarette tobacco scrutiny
• Utilize FTZ for quota management before warehouse withdrawal