Tennessee Dark Pressed Tobacco Leaf Bales from Germany
Baled, unstemmed dark air-cured leaves from Tennessee, lightly pressed but not stripped, for use in twist chewing tobacco. Classified in 2401.10.95.15 for its regional dark-air cure, low wrapper, and unprocessed state. Popular in traditional American snuff blends.
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
• Provide photographic evidence of bale condition to confirm 'not stemmed/stripped'; customs often inspects for processing
• For pre-1995 exports from origin countries, claim special direct-import treatment per U.S
• Note 5(d)