Premium Connecticut Shade Cigar Wrapper Tobacco from China
High-quality, unstemmed Connecticut shade tobacco leaves designated as cigar wrappers, exceeding 35% wrapper in the bale. Ideal for premium handmade cigars due to its elasticity and mild flavor. HTS 2401.10.29.20 applies to this unmanufactured, wrapper-heavy tobacco.
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
• Use phytosanitary certificates to confirm no pests; US tobacco imports strictly regulated
• Document exact wrapper percentage via sampling to support classification claims
• Separate from filler/binder tobacco in shipments to maintain >35% wrapper status