Mixed Cigar Filler Tobacco Blend from Japan
Partially manufactured blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos designed as filler for premium cigars, mixed but not fermented or rolled into final form. Classified under HTS 2403.99.90.65 for its partial manufacturing and blending stage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed bills of lading specifying blend components and 'not for retail' to prevent misclassification as finished cigars
• Comply with FDA tobacco product import requirements, including prior notice via ACE system
• Watch for moisture content declarations, as excessive processing could classify as 'other manufactured tobacco' elsewhere