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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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

Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.18.00