Shade-Grown Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Canada
Connecticut Shade Broadleaf tobacco consists of large, elastic wrapper leaves cultivated under shade for superior burn quality and subtle sweetness, ideal for high-end cigar exteriors. Classified in HTS 2401.20.14.20 as partly stemmed wrapper tobacco exceeding 35% wrapper content, not threshed, meeting specific unmanufactured tobacco criteria.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to confirm shade-grown status and absence of pests, required for agricultural entry
• Check against U.S
• Note 2 quotas; products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico exempt from limits
• Label clearly as 'wrapper tobacco - Connecticut shade' to prevent reclassification during customs exam