Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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