Shade-Grown Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Germany
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 — 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
• 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