Connecticut Shade Tobacco Wrapper Bale from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Weigh and declare net tobacco content excluding bale materials to avoid duty overpayment
• For Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins, exempt from quotas per US Note (b)(i)
• Fumigate bales per ISPM 15 if wooden; common violation causes entry refusal