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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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