Turkish Basma Light Air-Cured Leaf from Germany
Basma variety Turkish tobacco, light air-cured unstripped leaves, under 35% wrapper, essential for American blend cigarettes. Delivers sweet, spicy aroma. HTS 2401.10.65.90 for other such light air-cured types.
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
• Track 'Other countries' 3,000 MT quota; provide pre-1995 export docs for legacy rates
• Ensure no retail packaging per U.S
• Note on consumer-ready form
• Avoid declaring as stemmed, leading to 2401.20 reclassification