Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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