Flue-Cured Oriental Virginia Tobacco Leaf from Germany
Flue-cured Oriental-style Virginia tobacco features smaller leaves with aromatic qualities, cured via controlled heat flues for sweetness. This unstemmed leaf is destined for blending in pipe tobaccos or chewing products, fitting HTS 2401.10.61.30 due to its flue-curing method and non-cigarette application.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming flue-curing (high sugar, low nicotine) and non-cigarette end-use affidavit
• Track country-specific quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); excess enters at higher rates