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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)