Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Binder Tobacco from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Ecuador counts toward 'Other countries' quota; monitor cumulative entries September-September
• Require leaf position documentation (2nd/3rd priming) confirming binder suitability