Brazilian Mata Norte Wrapper Tobacco from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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