Brazilian Matto Grosso Wrapper Tobacco from China
Matto Grosso wrappers from Brazil provide reddish hue and robust flavor for maduro cigars. Stemmed but not threshed, exceeding 35% wrapper quality, classified in HTS 2401.20.14 within Brazil's 80,200 MT quota.
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
• Brazil has high quota (80,200 MT); confirm allocation before large shipments
• Specify 'not threshed' on entry summary to distinguish from 2401.20.33
• Direct import certification needed for pre-1995 export benefits