Connecticut Shade Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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