Unstemmed Connecticut Shade Tobacco for Premium Wrappers
Bales of Connecticut shade tobacco leaves, unstemmed, with wrapper quality exceeding 35% of total content. Grown for its thin, veiny leaves perfect for outer cigar layers. Classified in 2401.10.29.20 as unmanufactured wrapper tobacco.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤35% wrapper content
Content threshold strictly separates wrapper-heavy from standard leaf tobacco.
If for flue-cured alternatives
Different curing method (flue vs. shade) uses separate quota subheadings.
If duty-free samples
Certain tobacco samples qualify for Chapter 98 duty-free entry.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label bales clearly with HTS code and wrapper % to facilitate CBP examination
• Monitor annual quotas by country; e.g
• Brazil limited to 80,200 MT aggregate
• Avoid bundling with processed tobacco to prevent mixed classification issues
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