Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from China
Unstemmed Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco leaves, dark and oily, used predominantly as wrappers for maduro cigars, exceeding 35% wrapper tobacco threshold. Classified under HTS 2401.10.21.40 for unmanufactured, not stemmed wrapper tobacco. Ideal for full-bodied cigar wrappers due to rich flavor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis proving >35% wrapper composition to justify this specific HTS
• Check aggregate quantity limits for origin country per U.S
• Note 5(a); Brazil/Argentina have high quotas