Kentucky Fire-Cured Pipe Tobacco Blend Base from Germany
Whole, unstemmed fire-cured Kentucky leaves selected for pipe tobacco blending, offering nutty and earthy notes. HTS 2401.10.95.10 applies to this not-stripped, non-wrapper-dominant unmanufactured tobacco. Used by blenders before final casing and cutting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label batches clearly with growing region and curing type to prevent disputes at customs
• Exclude from quota subheadings if claiming Chapter 98 sample duties
• Test for glycerol or flavor additives, as those indicate manufactured status under 2403