Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Binder Tobacco from Canada
Ecuador Habano binder leaves offer oily texture and strength for binding complex cigar fillers. Partly stemmed, these leaves avoid wrapper designation through grading. HTS 2401.20.29.70 applies to pure binder shipments without wrapper mixture.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ecuador counts toward 'Other countries' quota; monitor cumulative entries September-September
• Require leaf position documentation (2nd/3rd priming) confirming binder suitability