Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Leaf Tobacco from Germany
Premium bright-colored Virginia fire-cured leaves, unstemmed and threshed minimally, imparting sweet-smoky notes from controlled fire curing. HTS 2401.10.95.20 covers this as unmanufactured Virginia fire-cured tobacco, excluding high wrapper content. Used in premium cigarette blends and export reprocessing.
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
• Chapter 98 allows duty-free entry for certain samples; declare if applicable to reduce costs
• Ensure leaves are not over 35% wrapper to stay in this subheading; test blends if mixed