Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Filler Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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