Malawi Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Bale from Germany
Bulk bales of Malawi-origin Burley tobacco, unstemmed/flue-cured, entered under 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5 to 2401.10.63.60. For industrial blending in chewing and pipe tobaccos.
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
• Bale weights/tally sheets must match invoices; discrepancies trigger audits
• Certify no glycerol/sugar additives to avoid 'water pipe tobacco' exclusion
• Quota year resets Sep 13; plan imports accordingly