Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Unstemmed fire-cured tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky, featuring a dark, robust flavor from the fire-curing process using hardwood smoke. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.10 as unmanufactured, not stemmed/stripped fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper. Primarily used for blending in pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco production.
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
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Kentucky or Tennessee production, as only these qualify for this specific subheading
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for fire-cured tobacco; exceeding limits may require reclassification or higher duties
• Provide lab certification on wrapper content to avoid misclassification into wrapper-inclusive headings