Unstemmed Tennessee Dark-Fired Tobacco Whole Leaves from Germany
Whole, unstemmed tobacco leaves from Tennessee, dark air-cured with fire-curing for a bold, earthy taste used in strong pipe tobaccos and snus. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.15 due to its dark-air cured type from Tennessee, unstemmed, and low wrapper content. Primarily destined for blending in premium chewing and pipe products.
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
• Submit lab analysis or grower affidavits confirming dark air-curing method and absence of over 35% wrapper to prevent disputes
• Track quota eligibility excluding Canada, Israel, Mexico; use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but not for commercial quantities
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing; import in bales to maintain 'not stemmed/stripped' status—pitfall is premature threshing