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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemmed/stripped tobacco falls under a separate subheading even if wrapper type and variety remain the same.
If containing 35% or less wrapper tobacco
Wrapper content threshold determines primary classification; lower percentage shifts to other not-stemmed tobacco.
If threshed beyond 'similarly processed'
More advanced processing like significant threshing moves it from not stemmed/stripped to stemmed category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against US Note quota limits (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate); exceedances trigger higher duties
• Provide certification of wrapper content (>35%) and Connecticut Shade variety to avoid reclassification
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA APHIS requirements for unmanufactured tobacco imports
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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
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Unstemmed Connecticut Shade Cigar Wrapper Tobacco
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