Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Filler Tobacco from Japan
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 — 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%
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