Mexican San Andres Filler Tobacco from Japan
San Andres Negro filler from Mexico offers maduro potential in whole unstemmed leaf. Classified HTS 2401.10.53.50 as cigar filler without wrapper tobacco.
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
• USMCA eliminates duties and quotas for Mexican origin—include certificate of origin
• Document as 'filler grade only' with leaf size specs to distinguish from wrapper
• Maintain 12-15% moisture content declaration for accurate duty weight