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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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