Honduran Piloto Cubano Binder Leaf from Japan
Piloto Cubano binder tobacco from Honduras delivers spicy undertones and superior burn quality for handmade cigars. This partly stripped leaf is graded specifically for binder position. Classified HTS 2401.20.29.70 as it contains no wrapper tobacco.
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%
Import Tips
• Honduras under 'Other' quota; coordinate with USTR for remaining annual allocation
• Include curing method documentation (air-cured) to distinguish from flue-cured categories
• Avoid over 35% wrapper contamination in bales to maintain correct subheading classification