Shade-Grown Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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