Brazilian Mata Fina Filler Tobacco from Canada
Mata Fina is a sun-grown filler tobacco from Brazil's Bahia region, featuring medium-bodied flavor with earthy and nutty notes. It is partly stemmed but not threshed, used specifically as bunch filler in premium handmade cigars. Classified under HTS 2401.20.29.90 as unmanufactured tobacco filler without wrapper content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates for quota eligibility under US Note 2(a) for Brazil (up to 80,200 metric tons annually)
• Ensure tobacco is documented as 'filler' not exceeding 35% wrapper to avoid reclassification
• Conduct moisture content testing (typically 12-16%) to confirm unmanufactured status and prevent mold issues during customs