2401.20.18.00/Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves/Japan

Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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