Dominican Olor Cigar Binder Tobacco from China
Olor variety from Dominican Republic, unmanufactured and unstemmed, used exclusively as binder in premium cigars. Provides aromatic foundation and structural integrity to cigar filler core. Classified 2401.10.53.40 as cigar binder without excessive wrapper content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Dominican Republic under 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota; monitor closely as premium binder demand high
• Require advance ruling from CBP on binder classification if novel varieties