Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
Premium Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco leaves, containing over 35% wrapper tobacco, are partly stemmed but not threshed, used primarily for hand-rolling premium cigars. This unmanufactured tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.14.40 due to its high wrapper content and partial stemming process. Ideal for cigar blenders seeking authentic broadleaf characteristics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wrapper tobacco content exceeds 35% with lab certification to qualify under 2401.20.14.40; misclassification risks higher duties
• Check U.S
• Note quota allocations by country of origin (e.g
• Brazil, Ecuador) and ensure documentation for direct import
• Provide stemming process details and moisture content certificates to avoid reclassification as threshed tobacco