Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Criollo wrapper tobacco from Nicaragua features thin, veiny leaves with spicy, earthy flavors perfect for natural cigar wrappers. These partly stemmed, unthreshed leaves exceed 35% wrapper tobacco, aligning with HTS 2401.20.14 for import as 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
• Obtain export certificates pre-September 13 for potential legacy duty rates per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Label bales clearly as 'wrapper tobacco' with percentage; inspectors often challenge over 35% claims
• Monitor aggregate quotas; excess enters at higher general rates—use FTZ for timing