Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany
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 — 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
• 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