Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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