Reconstituted Cigar Tobacco Sheet from China
Sheet tobacco produced by papermaking process from tobacco stems and dust, intended for binder in premium cigars. Though reconstituted, classified as 'other' manufactured for non-cigarette products. Meets HTS 2403.99.31.70 for use in cigars.
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 processing specs showing reconstitution method to justify heading placement
• Confirm no quota applicability if from non-listed countries like Dominican Republic
• Segregate from homogenized forms which may route to 2403.91 subheadings