Blended Wrapper Tobacco for Cigars

Partially fermented and blended Connecticut Shade and Maduro wrapper leaves mixed for premium cigar production. Falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured blended tobacco pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas. Imported in humidity-controlled bales.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.90.00.00Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If manufactured into cigar filler or wrapper ready for use

Cigar-specific manufactured tobacco components fall under heading 2402, separate from general blends.

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If imported as unblended stemless wrapper leaf

Unstemmed single-type wrapper leaf is unmanufactured under 2401.10 quota, without mixing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include humidity and fermentation logs in documentation to prove partial manufacturing status

Monitor EC aggregate quota (9,956 MT) for European-sourced blends; prorated among member states

Prevent pitfall of set classification by importing bulk, not pre-rolled or packaged for retail

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