Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Unprocessed, unstemmed Burley tobacco leaves, air-cured and baled for export, destined for pipe tobacco or cigarette filler. Classified in 2401.10.95 as 'other' unstemmed tobacco without wrapper tobacco exceeding 35%. Not threshed beyond basic handling.
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
• Check U.S. aggregate quotas; Burley often from Malawi (12,000 MT limit under Note 2)
• Label bales clearly with tobacco type, origin, and confirmation of unstemmed state for CBP inspection