Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Germany
Unstemmed Maryland-type tobacco, light air-cured, low wrapper percentage, used in mild cigarette blends for its neutral taste. Not flue-cured or burley subtype. Fits HTS 2401.10.65.90 as residual other light air-cured unmanufactured tobacco.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no stemming via inspection; use USTR regulations for quota tracking
• Declare exact subtype to avoid default to general 'other' higher duties