Brazilian Mata Fina Filler Tobacco from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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