Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany
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 — 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 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