Unstemmed Connecticut Shade Cigar Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
High-quality, unstemmed Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves selected for cigar wrapper use, featuring thin veins and elastic texture. Falls under HTS 2401.10.21.20 due to being unmanufactured tobacco, not stemmed/stripped, with wrapper content over 35%, specifically Connecticut Shade designation. Commonly imported by premium cigar blenders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'wrapper tobacco - Connecticut Shade' to support classification
• For quota countries, obtain USTR pre-approval documentation to claim lower duty rates