Mexican San Andrés Cigar Binder from Japan
San Andrés Valley tobacco from Mexico, partially stemmed for cigar binder. Offers oily texture and maduro aging potential. Exempt from quotas as Mexican product under HTS 2401.20.29.
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
• Leverage Mexico quota exemption but still provide binder use certification,Maintain USMCA certificate of origin for preferential duty treatment,Document leaf position (primings suitable for binder only)