Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves

Premium unmanufactured Connecticut shade tobacco leaves with over 35% wrapper content, not stemmed or stripped, used primarily for wrapping high-end cigars. This variety is grown under shade cloth for lighter color and thinner leaves ideal for outer cigar wrappers. Classified under HTS 2401.10.29.20 due to its high wrapper proportion and specific Connecticut shade type.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If stemmed or stripped

Stemmed/stripped tobacco shifts to 2401.10.10, regardless of wrapper content.

2401.20.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If threshed or similarly processed

Any threshing or processing beyond simple handling classifies under 2401.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin against US quota limits (e.g

10,750 MT aggregate); exceeds may face higher duties

Provide grower certificates confirming Connecticut shade variety and wrapper content >35%

Avoid misclassification as stemmed tobacco; ensure leaves remain unprocessed to prevent reclassification