Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
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 — 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 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