Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from Germany
Unstemmed light air-cured Maryland-type tobacco leaves for pipe tobacco or roll-your-own non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.10.61 applies as unmanufactured, flue-cured equivalent light air-cured leaf without wrapper dominance, destined for products other than cigarettes.
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
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free sample entries; ensure processing documentation confirms 'light air-cured' status
• Pitfall: Incorrect flue-cured/burley designation leads to reclassification
• Partner with licensed importers familiar with USTR regulations