2401.20.14.40/Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves/Japan

Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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