Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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