Greek Izmir-Type Oriental Tobacco from Germany

Unstemmed oriental tobacco leaves grown in Greece, mimicking Turkish Izmir characteristics with sun-cured aroma. HTS 2401.10.48.00 applies to this 'other' oriental/Turkish type unmanufactured tobacco, free of wrapper content. Used by blenders for additive-free cigarettes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

EU aggregate quota is 9,956 MT; track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12 to stay within limits

Require botanical identification to confirm oriental type vs. other varieties like burley

Document threshing level; excessive processing risks shift to manufactured categories