Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves
Premium Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, containing over 35% wrapper tobacco suitable for premium cigar production. These leaves are imported in bundles for use in hand-rolling high-end cigars. Classified under HTS 2401.20.18.00 due to high wrapper content and partial stemming without threshing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not stemmed or stripped at all
Unstemmed tobacco falls under heading 2401.10 as whole leaf tobacco.
If wrapper tobacco content is 35% or less
Lower wrapper content shifts to subheading 2401.20.28.00 for other partly stemmed tobacco.
If threshed or similarly processed
Threshing or similar processing moves it to 2401.20.35.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wrapper tobacco content exceeds 35% with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification
• Check U.S
• Note quota allocations by country of origin; exceeds may trigger higher duties
• Provide origin documentation; pre-1995 exports from eligible countries may qualify for special rates
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