Shade-Grown Connecticut 61 Tobacco Bale from China

Baled Connecticut shade type 61 tobacco leaves, partly stemmed, threshed, and sorted for cigar wrapper use, known for its elasticity and light color. HTS 2401.20.60.20 applies to this unmanufactured, processed cigar leaf from specific shade-grown regions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Use chapter 98 for duty-free sample entries of small Connecticut shade quantities for testing

Document bale weights and moisture content to comply with agricultural entry requirements

Avoid bulk mixing with other tobacco types to prevent reclassification during CBP exam