Premium Connecticut Valley Shade Wrapper Tobacco from Japan
Connecticut Valley Shade wrapper tobacco features thin, veiny leaves with excellent elasticity, grown under 40-50% shade for color and aroma ideal for maduro and claro cigars. This unmanufactured, stemmed but unthreshed tobacco qualifies for HTS 2401.20.14.20 due to its wrapper-dominant composition over 35%.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed grading certificates (color, size, defect levels) as CBP may require for valuation
• Imports pre-1995 export from origin may qualify for special duty treatment per U.S
• Note 2(d)