Threshed Oscuro Cigar Binder Leaf from Japan
Dark Oscuro tobacco leaves, processed by threshing and stripping for cigar binders, sourced from Honduras. This unmanufactured product is specifically classified under 2401.20.60.40 as other cigar leaf 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
• Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-vessel with detailed processing descriptions to avoid holds
• Consult USTR for current quota utilization before contracting suppliers
• Document 'not for cigarette use' to prevent shifts to higher-duty cigarette tobacco codes