2401.10.29.40 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $5.02/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 2401.10.29.40, falls under unmanufactured tobacco that has not been stemmed or stripped, and which contains over 35 percent wrapper tobacco. The term "Other" signifies that this subcategory encompasses unmanufactured tobacco that does not fit into more specific classifications within the "Containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco" group. These are typically tobacco leaves primarily intended for use as wrapper material in the production of cigars, where the wrapper constitutes a significant portion of the tobacco content by weight.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2401.10.29.20 (Connecticut shade), is crucial. While both are unstemmed/unstripped tobacco with a high percentage of wrapper leaf, the "Connecticut shade" designation specifically refers to tobacco grown under shade conditions, known for its thinness, elasticity, and delicate vein structure, making it ideal for cigar wrappers. This "Other" category, therefore, includes unmanufactured tobacco with more than 35 percent wrapper tobacco that does not meet the specific characteristics associated with Connecticut shade tobacco.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 2401.10.29.40. Classification within this code relies on the established criteria of unstemmed/unstripped tobacco, exceeding 35 percent wrapper tobacco content, and not being otherwise specifically enumerated, particularly in contrast to specialized wrapper types like Connecticut shade.