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%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
• 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