Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan
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.
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
• 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