Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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