Turkish Xanthi Cigarette Leaf from Germany
Xanthi variety from Thrace region Turkey, sun-cured for spicy cigarette filler. Unstemmed leaf under HTS 2401.10.44.00 as Oriental cigarette tobacco, no wrapper overage. High demand in premium markets.
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 licensed customs broker familiar with tobacco quotas to avoid delays
• Invoice must specify 'not for consumer retail' to stay in unmanufactured category
• Comply with APHIS import permits for plant material