Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from China
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.
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 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