Cigar binder and filler
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped: > Not threshed or similarly processed: > Other: > Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: > Cigar binder and filler
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.29
Connecticut Shade Cigar Binder Tobacco
Partially stemmed Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves specifically selected for use as binder in premium handmade cigars. These broadleaf leaves provide structural integrity to hold the filler tobacco together while burning evenly. Classified under HTS 2401.20.29 as cigar binder and filler, not containing wrapper tobacco.
Nicaraguan Criollo Cigar Filler Tobacco
Partially stemmed Criollo tobacco from Nicaragua's Estelí region, used as filler in long-filler cigars. These leaves provide flavor and body without wrapper content. HTS 2401.20.29 applies to cigar binder and filler not exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco.
Dominican Olor Cigar Filler Blend
Partially stemmed Dominican Olor Dominicana tobacco blended specifically for cigar filler. This aromatic leaf variety contributes smooth flavor and slow burn characteristics. Falls under 2401.20.29 as it contains no wrapper tobacco.
Honduran Viso Cigar Filler Tobacco
Honduran Viso leaves, partially stemmed for use as cigar filler providing strength and combustion. These medium-bodied leaves are ideal for long-filler construction. Classified HTS 2401.20.29 as cigar binder/filler without wrapper content.
Ecuadorian Sumatra Cigar Binder Leaf
Ecuador-grown Sumatra seed tobacco, partially stemmed for cigar binder use. Known for elastic quality and even burn when wrapping filler. HTS 2401.20.29 designation for cigar binder not containing wrapper tobacco.
Brazilian Mata Norte Cigar Filler
Brazilian Mata Norte air-cured tobacco, partially stemmed for cigar filler. Provides earthy flavor profile for premium cigar blends. Qualifies under HTS 2401.20.29 quota provisions for cigar binder and filler.
Mexican San Andrés Cigar Binder
San Andrés Valley tobacco from Mexico, partially stemmed for cigar binder. Offers oily texture and maduro aging potential. Exempt from quotas as Mexican product under HTS 2401.20.29.
Philadelphia Red Cigar Filler Tobacco
U.S.-grown Pennsylvania Red tobacco, partially stemmed for cigar filler. Fire-cured variety adds robust flavor to blends. HTS 2401.20.29 for domestic-type cigar binder and filler.