Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Binder Tobacco from Japan
Mata Fina binder tobacco from Brazil is a medium-bodied, partly stemmed leaf variety selected for use as the binder leaf in premium cigar construction. It provides structural integrity to hold the filler while allowing draw and burn characteristics. Classified under HTS 2401.20.29.70 as unmanufactured, partly stemmed cigar binder not containing wrapper 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
• Verify origin country quota eligibility under US Note 2; Brazil has 80,200 MT annual limit for this subheading
• Require certificate of origin and tobacco type documentation to confirm binder classification and avoid reclassification as wrapper
• Ensure proper fumigation certificates and phytosanitary compliance for agricultural import requirements