Type 62 Connecticut Shade Stripped Tobacco

Type 62 Connecticut shade tobacco, wholly stripped and threshed for cigar production, prized for its broad leaves suitable for wrappers. HTS 2401.20.60.20 covers this processed unmanufactured cigar leaf.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If stemmed but not threshed

Stemmed/stripped without threshing processing uses unthreshed subheadings.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed for water pipe tobacco

Mixtures with glycerol for water pipes classify separately per subheading note.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for e-cigarette or heat-not-burn devices

Products for inhalation without combustion go to heading 2404 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain auction receipts or grower certifications tracing to Connecticut shade regions

Package in moisture-proof bales to preserve quality during ocean transit

Declare exact processing level (threshed vs. similar) to avoid disputes