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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If stemmed or stripped

Stemming changes classification from unstemmed wrapper tobacco to stemmed under the same wrapper subheading.

2401.20Higher: 360% vs 17.5%

If flue-cured and under 35% wrapper

Flue-cured tobacco not qualifying as wrapper-dominant falls into different processing category.

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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