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Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper Tobacco from Japan

Unstemmed Nicaraguan Criollo wrapper leaves, robust and flavorful for natural cigar wrappers, exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco. Under HTS 2401.10.21.40 as other unmanufactured wrapper tobacco. Essential for authentic puro cigars.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Prepare for TTB reporting if used in U.S. cigarette production (U.S

• Note 5(e))

• Ensure no threshing; even light processing disqualifies unmanufactured status