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Cigar Filler Tobacco Blend

Processed and blended tobacco shreds specifically for cigar filler cores, fermented for flavor. HTS 2403.99.31 applies to manufactured tobacco for non-cigarette cigar production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.90.00.00Higher: 39.8% vs 37.5%

If unstemmed cigar leaf tobacco

Raw cigar binder/filler leaves are unmanufactured under heading 2402.

2403Same rate: 37.5%

If retail packaged smoking tobacco

Consumer cigar tobacco packaging triggers different rates.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit affidavits of intended cigar manufacturing use

• Bulk import only to maintain non-consumer status

• Trace origin for quota applicability under U.S

• Note 5