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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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