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HTS Code · Chapter 24 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

2401.20.23.00Cigarette leaf

Also written 2401202300 and 2401.20.2300

HTS Code 2401.20.23.00 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesTobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutesUnmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse:Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped:Not threshed or similarly processed:Other:Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco:Oriental or Turkish type:Cigarette leaf in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 2401.20.23.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 2401.20.23.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 2401.20.23.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
$1.21/kg
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2401.20.23.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Canada and 11 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2401.20.23.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $5M of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00), up 30% on 2024, mostly from India (78%), Turkey (17%) and Greece (5%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
India$4M78%5%10%
Turkey$807K17%502%12.5%
Greece$256K5%New10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 2401.20.23.00 cover?

HTS code 2401.20.23.00 covers cigarette leaf, classified under Chapter 24 (Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2401.20.23.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2401.20.23.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is $1.21/kg. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cigarette leaf (HTS 2401.20.23.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 2401.20.23.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $5M of cigarette leaf under HTS 2401.20.23.00, mostly from India (78%), Turkey (17%) and Greece (5%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2401.20.23.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2401.20.23.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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