Honduran Criollo Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
Honduran Criollo wrapper leaves exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco, partly stemmed and fermented but not threshed. HTS 2401.20.14.40 applies to this specialty unmanufactured tobacco for cigar wrappers. Delivers spicy, peppery profile to premium smokes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm fermentation doesn't constitute 'similar processing' to threshing via CBP ruling
• Batch-test for wrapper purity to support >35% declaration
• Exclude from quota if claiming Chapter 98 sample status