Oriental Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Sun-cured Oriental (Turkish-style) unstemmed tobacco leaves, low-nicotine variety for aromatic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.10.95 applies as unmanufactured, not stemmed, 'other' category excluding wrapper-dominant types. Imported whole-leaf for blending.
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
• Document varietal type (e.g
• Samsun Oriental) and confirm no stripping to stay in 2401.10
• Adhere to U.S
• Note 2(d) for pre-1995 export eligibility from quota countries
• Avoid bulk mixing with stems, risking shift to tobacco refuse 2401.30