Sumatra Wrapper Tobacco for Cigars from Germany
Indonesian Sumatra wrapper leaves, partly stemmed/stripped, not threshed, with >35% wrapper content prized for oily texture in cigars. Bulk imported for U.S. blenders. HTS 2401.20.18.00 due to specific processing and wrapper dominance.
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 fermentation and stemming processes to confirm 'partly stemmed' status
• Use chapter 98 provisions for duty-free sample imports during testing