Burley Fire-Cured Kentucky Leaf Tobacco from Germany
Unstemmed burley tobacco from Kentucky, light air-cured with fire-curing methods, not containing over 35% wrapper tobacco. Known for its robust, nutty flavor used in pipe tobaccos and cigarettes. Fits HTS 2401.10.65 as 'other' light air-cured leaf.
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
• Include phytosanitary certificate to confirm no pests or diseases common in fire-cured burley
• Document curing method (fire-cured vs. air-cured) to distinguish from dark air-cured types
• Monitor aggregate quotas under U.S
• Note 2; over-quota imports face column 2 rates