Premium Connecticut Shade Whole Wrapper Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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