Cameroon Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
Cameroon wrapper leaves are thin, elastic, and aromatic, prized for their slow burn in high-end cigars. Partly or wholly stemmed but unthreshed, with over 35% wrapper content, they qualify under HTS 2401.20.14 as specialized unmanufactured tobacco.
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
• Use USTR regulations for quota tracking; Cameroon falls under 'other countries' limit of 3,000 MT
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'wrapper' grade to prevent downgrade to 2401.20.85
• Avoid warehouse withdrawal exceeding quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12)