Blended Wrapper Tobacco for Cigars from Japan
Partially fermented and blended Connecticut Shade and Maduro wrapper leaves mixed for premium cigar production. Falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as partially manufactured blended tobacco pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas. Imported in humidity-controlled bales.
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
• Include humidity and fermentation logs in documentation to prove partial manufacturing status
• Monitor EC aggregate quota (9,956 MT) for European-sourced blends; prorated among member states
• Prevent pitfall of set classification by importing bulk, not pre-rolled or packaged for retail