Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Cigar Binder Tobacco from Germany
Criollo 98 binder leaf from Nicaragua provides robust flavor and excellent elasticity for binding premium cigar fillers. Partly stemmed and selected for structural role rather than exterior wrapper use. HTS 2401.20.29.70 covers this unmanufactured binder without wrapper content over 35%.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Nicaragua subject to 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota; track annual usage across all eligible subheadings
• Provide grading certificates specifying binder quality grades (e.g
• 16-18 count) for valuation