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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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