Homogenized Tobacco Binder Leaf

Homogenized tobacco produced specifically as binder material for cigars, created by blending tobacco particles with binding agents and forming leaf-like sheets. Falls under HTS 2403.91.47 as other reconstituted tobacco not for water pipes or direct retail smoking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+17.5%367.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.10.80Lower: 36.4% vs 367.5%

If in leaf form for cigar wrapper

Cigar-specific wrapper or binder leaves classify under cigar leaf headings.

2403.11.00Lower: 35% vs 367.5%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipes

Water pipe tobacco mixtures with glycerol are specifically excluded and classified separately.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 367.5%

If subject to specific country quotas

Quota-limited reconstituted tobacco from designated countries uses this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturing specs confirming use as binder to avoid misclassification as cigar filler

Label packages clearly as industrial tobacco product, not for consumer use

Monitor U.S. note quotas for origin countries; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples