Argentine Burley Flue-Cured Leaf for Blending from Germany
Unmanufactured Argentine Burley tobacco, flue-cured and not stripped, under 10,750 MT general quota via U.S. Note 5 for 2401.10.63.60. Primarily for premium pipe tobacco and hand-rolling blends.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Smaller quotas fill quickly; use USTR portal for real-time status before contracting
• Label bales clearly as 'Burley - not for cigars' to support classification and avoid 2401.10.45
• Chapter 98 samples duty-free; test small lots first without quota impact