Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves
Unstemmed whole tobacco leaves of the Connecticut Shade variety, containing over 35% wrapper tobacco suitable for premium cigar production. These leaves are air-cured, not stemmed or stripped, and classified under HTS 2401.10.29 as unmanufactured tobacco with high wrapper content, excluding flue-cured types. They are imported in bales for further processing by cigar manufacturers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flue-cured
Flue-cured wrapper tobacco over 35% shifts to 2401.10.41 due to specific curing method distinction.
If stemmed or stripped
Once destemmed, unmanufactured tobacco falls under heading 2401.20 for threshed or processed forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wrapper content exceeds 35% with lab analysis or supplier certification to avoid reclassification
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for origin country (e.g
• Brazil, Ecuador) and ensure documentation for direct import
• Provide phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA APHIS requirements for agricultural imports
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