Homogenized Cigar Wrapper Leaf from China
Homogenized tobacco sheets cut to leaf size for rolling outer wrappers on hand-rolled cigars, providing consistent flavor and appearance. Produced by blending tobacco fibers with binders and forming into thin, elastic leaves. Falls under HTS 2403.91.20.00 as reconstituted tobacco intended specifically for wrapper applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly as 'wrapper tobacco' with reconstitution details to satisfy CBP verification
• Check aggregate quota status for origin country via USTR before shipping to avoid duty penalties
• Ensure no filler/binder confusion in documentation to maintain proper subheading classification