Premium Connecticut Shade Cigar Wrapper Tobacco from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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