2401.10.44.00/Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf/Germany

Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Germany

Izmir tobacco from Greece is a classic Oriental variety with small leaves and high aroma, ideal for premium cigarette blends. Classified under HTS 2401.10.44.00 as unstemmed cigarette leaf of Turkish type, without wrapper tobacco dominance. It undergoes minimal processing to preserve flavor profile.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Check EU aggregate quota under U.S

• Note 5 (9,956 MT); Greece counts toward this limit with strict annual tracking

• Label shipments clearly as 'cigarette leaf, Oriental type' to prevent misclassification as general tobacco refuse

• Obtain FDA prior notice if used in consumer products, though raw leaf typically exempt