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
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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