2401.20.29.70/Ecuadorian Habano Cigar Binder Tobacco/Japan

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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Ecuador counts toward 'Other countries' quota; monitor cumulative entries September-September

• Require leaf position documentation (2nd/3rd priming) confirming binder suitability