Connecticut Shade Ecuadorian Wrapper Tobacco from Germany
Ecuador-grown Connecticut Shade hybrid wrapper leaves mimic U.S. Valley qualities with thicker texture suited for export cigars, partly stemmed and unthreshed. Classified HTS 2401.20.14.20 for containing over 35% Connecticut shade wrapper tobacco characteristics.
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
• Hybrid varieties need varietal confirmation via seed/origin certificates
• Ecuador not quota-listed; standard MFN duties apply without limits