Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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