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