Threshed Camacho Cigar Filler Leaf Tobacco from Japan
Honduran Camacho variety cigar leaf, partly stripped, stemmed, and threshed for use as cigar filler. This product fits HTS 2401.20.60 as processed unmanufactured tobacco from designated cigar leaf, excluding any refuse or further manufacturing steps. Commonly imported in bales for U.S. cigar makers.
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
• Provide evidence of cigar leaf origin via grower certifications to qualify under 2401.20.60; ensure no glycerol or flavors added
• File with CBP via ACE system for quota tracking
• Watch for misdeclaration as cigarette tobacco, which has different quotas