Smoky Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Export Grade from Germany
Export-grade unstemmed Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves with pronounced smoky aroma, baled for international trade. Classed in HTS 2401.10.95.20 as other not-stemmed Virginia fire-cured without excess wrapper. Reprocessed domestically into various smoking 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
• For pre-Sept 13, 1995 exports, claim special rates with origin documentation per U.S. notes
• USDA APHIS inspection mandatory; fumigate if required to prevent quarantine issues
• Avoid bulk refuse inclusion, which could reclassify entire shipment