Cigar Tobacco Filler Binders from Japan
Processed binder and filler tobacco leaves for premium cigar rolling, fermented and conditioned but not formed into cigars. Classified under HTS 2403.99.90 as other manufactured tobacco products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide affidavits confirming use as components, not complete cigars
• Declare bale weights and fermentation details for valuation
• Separate wrappers to avoid 2402 cigar classification