Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Unstemmed Criollo tobacco leaves from Nicaragua, over 35% wrapper grade for artisanal cigar making. These sun-grown leaves are imported whole, not threshed or stripped, under HTS 2401.10.29 as other unmanufactured tobacco. Ideal for premium wrapper layers due to their oily texture and flavor.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use invoice declarations specifying wrapper content and processing state to facilitate CBP review
• Monitor quota utilization for non-FTA countries; consider Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Fumigate shipments to prevent pests, complying with federal plant import regulations