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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing under 35% wrapper tobacco
Wrapper content percentage threshold splits classification within not stemmed tobacco.
If further manufactured into smoking tobacco
Any processing beyond unmanufactured state moves to Chapter 24 manufactured headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port to verify unstemmed status upon inspection
• Check if origin qualifies for pre-1995 export provisions allowing quota rate entry per US Note (d)
• Label bales clearly with HTS code and wrapper percentage to expedite customs clearance
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