Connecticut shade

Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco, not stemmed/stripped: > Containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: > Wrapper tobacco > Connecticut shade

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 2401.10.21.20

Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves

Premium unstemmed Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco leaves, grown in the Connecticut River Valley, suitable for hand-rolling premium cigars. This variety is classified under HTS 2401.10.21.20 because it is unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco, specifically the Connecticut Shade type. The leaves are threshed or similarly processed but remain in their natural leaf form for cigar wrapping.

Whole Leaf Connecticut Shade Tobacco for Cigars

Whole, unstemmed leaves of Connecticut Shade tobacco, prized for their light color, slow burn, and smooth flavor in premium cigar wrappers. Classified in HTS 2401.10.21.20 as unmanufactured, not stemmed/stripped wrapper tobacco exceeding 35% wrapper content of the Connecticut Shade variety. Ideal for boutique cigar manufacturers importing for rolling operations.

Premium Connecticut Shade Whole Wrapper Leaves

Select-grade whole wrapper leaves of Connecticut Shade tobacco, unstemmed and minimally processed for optimal cigar wrapping qualities. HTS 2401.10.21.20 applies as it meets criteria for not stemmed/stripped tobacco with >35% wrapper content of this specific shade-grown variety. Used by master cigar rollers for high-end brands.

Connecticut Shade Tobacco Wrapper Bale

Bulk bales of unstemmed Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco leaves, packed for export to cigar manufacturing facilities. Classified under HTS 2401.10.21.20 for unmanufactured, not stemmed/stripped wrapper tobacco (>35% wrapper content, Connecticut Shade). Essential raw material for premium hand-rolled cigars.

Unstemmed Connecticut Shade Cigar Wrapper Tobacco

High-quality, unstemmed Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves selected for cigar wrapper use, featuring thin veins and elastic texture. Falls under HTS 2401.10.21.20 due to being unmanufactured tobacco, not stemmed/stripped, with wrapper content over 35%, specifically Connecticut Shade designation. Commonly imported by premium cigar blenders.