2401.10.53.50/Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley Filler Tobacco/Japan

Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley Filler Tobacco from Japan

Jalapa Valley filler from Nicaragua provides robust flavor as unstemmed leaf for cigar bunching. Classified in HTS 2401.10.53.50 for unmanufactured, not stemmed cigar filler tobacco.

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%

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Import Tips

• Nicaragua falls under 'Other countries' quota (3,000 MT); track annual usage across all entries

• Include grower/packer certification specifying 'cigar filler only' to support binder/filler classification

• Avoid bundling with binder leaf which could trigger set classification issues