Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Filler Tobacco from Canada
Air-cured Mata Fina leaves from Brazil's Bahia region, unstemmed for premium cigar filler. Offers spicy, earthy notes for longfiller bunching. HTS 2401.10.53 for unmanufactured cigar filler under 35% wrapper threshold.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Brazil has large 80,200 MT quota but requires USTR monitoring; file quota consumption reports
• Test for glycerol/moisture additives that could trigger 2403 reclassification
• Use refrigerated containers if transit exceeds 30 days to prevent mold