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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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