Mexican San Andres Filler Tobacco from Germany
San Andres Negro filler from Mexico offers maduro potential in whole unstemmed leaf. Classified HTS 2401.10.53.50 as cigar filler without wrapper tobacco.
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%
Import Tips
• USMCA eliminates duties and quotas for Mexican origin—include certificate of origin
• Document as 'filler grade only' with leaf size specs to distinguish from wrapper
• Maintain 12-15% moisture content declaration for accurate duty weight