Nicaraguan Corojo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Nicaraguan Corojo variety wrapper tobacco, exceeding 35% wrapper content, partly stemmed and air-cured for cigar exteriors. Fits HTS 2401.20.14.40 as unthreshed, high-wrapper unmanufactured tobacco. Prized for strength and mahogany color in handmade cigars.
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
• Include agronomic certificates proving Corojo variety and wrapper use to support >35% claim
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests threshing; use tied hands or bales for 'not threshed' status
• Track pre-1995 export documentation for potential duty preferences per U.S
• Note (d)