Flue-Cured Virginia Bright Leaf Tobacco from Germany
Flue-cured Virginia bright leaf tobacco is a light-colored, high-nicotine unmanufactured tobacco grown primarily in the U.S. Southeast and processed by flue-curing to preserve sugars and aroma. This specific type falls under HTS 2401.10.65.30 as unstemmed, flue-cured leaf not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, intended for blending in cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 5; flue-cured from Brazil or Argentina may qualify for specific limits
• Provide certificates of flue-curing process and leaf type to confirm classification as unstemmed, non-wrapper flue-cured
• Avoid misdeclaration as stemmed (2401.20) which changes duty rates and quota applicability