Mexican San Andres Cigar Binder from Japan
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 — 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%
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