2401.10.53.40/Connecticut Shade Cigar Binder Tobacco/Japan

Connecticut Shade Cigar Binder Tobacco from Japan

Unmanufactured Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves specifically selected and processed as binder for premium cigars. These broadleaf leaves provide structure and burn quality in the cigar's core without being used as outer wrappers. Classified under HTS 2401.10.53.40 as unstemmed cigar binder tobacco not containing over 35 percent wrapper.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify tobacco origin against US quota limits (e.g

• Brazil 80,200 MT aggregate period Sep 13-Sep 12); exceeds may face higher duties

• Provide certification confirming binder use and wrapper content under 35% to avoid reclassification as wrapper tobacco

• Ensure proper fumigation and phytosanitary certificates; common pitfall is mold from improper storage during transit