Cigarillo Filler Tobacco Blend from Japan
A fermented blend of short-filler tobaccos from Dominican and Nicaraguan origins, processed for use in small cigarillos. This manufactured tobacco is cased and flavored for cigar production, explicitly not for cigarettes. It is classified in HTS 2403.99.31.70 as 'other' for non-cigarette products.
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
• Submit manufacturer affidavits confirming end-use in cigarillos to support non-cigarette classification
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13–Sept 12) for countries like Philippines (3,000 MT limit)
• Avoid bulk packaging over 500g to prevent scrutiny as industrial rather than intermediate goods