Ecuadorian Habano Filler Tobacco from Japan
Ecuador-grown Habano filler provides Sumatra-like notes in whole leaf form for cigars. Falls under 2401.10.53.50 as unmanufactured cigar filler, not stemmed.
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
• Ecuador under 'Other countries' quota; monitor combined Latin American entries
• Require photos/documentation of leaf veins intact proving not stripped
• Declare exact bale weights immediately upon arrival to match shipping manifests