Unstripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Germany
Bales of unstemmed, light air-cured Maryland tobacco leaf, not containing over 35% wrapper, for non-cigarette applications like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixtures under HTS 2401.10.61.80. This tobacco is prized for its aroma in premium chewing and pipe blends.
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
• Aggregate annual quotas apply—track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12; exclude Canada/Mexico products
• Provide end-use declaration for non-cigarette to comply with U.S. notes
• Avoid bulk repackaging post-import to maintain unmanufactured status