Brazilian Mata Norte Wrapper Tobacco from China
Brazilian Mata Norte sun-grown wrapper tobacco leaves, over 35% wrapper, partly stemmed for export to U.S. cigar makers. HTS 2401.20.14.40 covers this not-threshed product due to its wrapper proportion and processing. Offers robust flavor for maduro cigars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Leverage Brazil's high quota (80,200 MT) but file entries before September 13 quota reset
• Document partial stemming process photos to differentiate from fully stemmed under 2401.20.85
• Ensure no additives or flavorings, as that could reclassify under prepared tobacco headings