Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Binder Tobacco from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Ecuador counts toward 'Other countries' quota; monitor cumulative entries September-September
• Require leaf position documentation (2nd/3rd priming) confirming binder suitability