Dominican Olor Cigar Binder Leaf

Olor binder tobacco from the Dominican Republic offers elastic, slow-burning properties ideal for mid-construction layer in handmade cigars. This partly stripped leaf variety maintains aroma balance without wrapper characteristics. Falls under HTS 2401.20.29.70 as cigar binder tobacco, not exceeding 35% wrapper content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If classified as cigar filler instead of binder

Same stemming level but different cigar construction role changes subheading within binder/filler category.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If threshed after stemming

Any threshing processing moves tobacco from 2401.20 to reconstituted/processed categories in 2401.30.

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If containing over 35% wrapper

Wrapper-dominant mixtures classified separately even if partly stemmed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check Dominican Republic falls under 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota; provide detailed leaf grade specifications

Label bales clearly as 'cigar binder only' to prevent misclassification during customs examination

Maintain humidity-controlled transport (65-75% RH) with documentation to preserve leaf quality