Homogenized Tobacco Binder Leaf from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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