Unstemmed Connecticut Shade Tobacco for Premium Wrappers from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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