Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley Filler Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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