Brazilian Mata Norte Filler Tobacco from Mexico
Mata Norte from Brazil's Bahia region serves as aromatic filler in unstemmed leaf for cigars. HTS 2401.10.53.50 applies to this cigar binder/filler category.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Brazil has generous 80,200 MT quota—ideal for large volume cigar filler imports
• Provide INMETRO origin certification verifying Mata Norte varietal and processing
• Separate from binder leaf in documentation to maintain pure filler classification