Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Cigar Binder Tobacco from Japan
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 — 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
• 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