Nicaraguan Criollo Cigar Filler Tobacco from Japan
Partially stemmed Criollo tobacco from Nicaragua's Estelí region, used as filler in long-filler cigars. These leaves provide flavor and body without wrapper content. HTS 2401.20.29 applies to cigar binder and filler not exceeding 35% wrapper 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
• Nicaragua has 10,750 MT quota; monitor annual usage via CBP quota tracking,Provide lab analysis confirming no wrapper tobacco content over permitted threshold,Use proper fumigation certificates to meet USDA tobacco import phytosanitary requirements