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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)