Tobacco Logistics & Importing

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Pichardo & Frias is uniquely positioned to handle your tobacco logistical needs and can assist with every detail of your shipment process. We are approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for importing bonded storage and drawback bonds.

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We establish relationships with brokers, forwarding agents and shipping lines, so that we may handle any of your logistical needs expertly and efficiently, including the following:

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• Inland freight

• Ocean freight

• Documentation

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Our tobacco logistics staff effectively negotiates freight rates and services, including obtaining insurance, and can provide the most cost-effective method for moving tobacco products all around the world. Pichardo & Frias works within Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) limits to ensure our tobacco is properly sourced and authorized for use in the manufacture of tobacco products.

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TOBACCO TRQ COUNTRIES/LIMITS (KGS)

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• Argentina - 3,000,000 

• Brazil - 80,200,000

• Chile - 2,750,000

• Guatemala - 10,000,000

• Malawi - 12,000,000

• Philippines - 3,000,000

• Thailand - 7,000,000

• Zimbabwe - 12,000,000

• European Union - 10,000,000

• Other Countries - 3,000,000

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