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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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