Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves
Premium unstemmed Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves, cultivated for use as outer wrappers in premium cigar production, containing over 35% wrapper tobacco. These leaves are not stemmed or stripped, fitting HTS 2401.10.21.40 as unmanufactured wrapper tobacco. They are prized for their smooth texture and mild flavor in hand-rolled cigars.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming changes classification from unstemmed wrapper tobacco to stemmed under the same wrapper subheading.
If flue-cured and under 35% wrapper
Flue-cured tobacco not qualifying as wrapper-dominant falls into different processing category.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify country of origin quotas under U.S
• Note 5; exceeds may trigger higher duties or rejection
• Provide certification of wrapper tobacco content (>35%) and unstemmed state to avoid reclassification
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