Threshed Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Leaf Tobacco from Japan
Brazilian Mata Fina cigar leaf tobacco, threshed and stripped for use in long-filler cigars. Fits HTS 2401.20.60 as unmanufactured, threshed product from cigar leaf varieties, subject to Brazil's 80,200 MT quota. Processed to remove lamina defects minimally.
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
• Track Brazil's high quota (80,200 MT) via USTR reports; provide threshing process certification
• Ensure compliance with CITES if rare varieties
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco filings