Corojo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Honduran Corojo wrapper tobacco, partly stemmed, not threshed, exceeding 35% wrapper content for cigar exteriors. Known for rich flavor, imported in bales for premium cigar blenders. HTS 2401.20.18.00 applies due to partial processing and wrapper proportion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit affidavits confirming no threshing occurred to prevent misclassification
• Track annual quota limits (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil-related origins if applicable)
• Label bales clearly with HTS code and wrapper content for CBP inspection