2401.10.53.40/Dominican Olor Cigar Binder Tobacco/Japan

Dominican Olor Cigar Binder Tobacco from Japan

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 — 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

• 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