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Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler Tobacco from Japan

Ecuador-grown Sumatra seed filler offers spicy, aromatic qualities for cigar filler blends. Leaves are partly stemmed/stripped, unthreshed, and wrapper-free. Precisely classified in HTS 2401.20.29.90 as cigar filler tobacco.

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

Provide grower/origin certification to trace back to eligible countries under quota restrictions

Avoid mixing binder/filler in same bale to prevent classification disputes

Monitor TTB labeling if re-exported as blended product post-import

Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler Tobacco from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.29.90