Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• 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