Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from China
Dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper leaves are fermented for maduro cigars, featuring thick texture suitable for outer wraps. As unstemmed leaves with over 35% wrapper content, they fall under HTS 2401.10.21. Primarily used by premium cigar manufacturers for robust flavor profiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed wrapper content certification (>35%) and growing region documentation
• Check against annual quota allocations by country of origin
• Use chapter 98 provisions for duty-free samples during testing