Mexican San Andres Cigar Binder from Germany
San Andres Negro binder leaves from Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe, unstripped for maduro cigar binding. Provides dark, maduro wrapper adhesion in bunch construction. 2401.10.53 as cigar binder without wrapper content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mexico exempt from quotas per US note; still requires APHIS import permit
• Document as 'cigar binder only' with manufacturer purchase orders
• Preferred duty treatment under USMCA; file Chapter 4 certificate