Premium Connecticut Shade Whole Wrapper Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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