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Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Germany

Greek Izmir cigarette leaf is an Oriental tobacco type, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped but unthreshed, prized for its spicy aroma in American blend cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.20.23.00 due to its specific use as cigarette leaf without wrapper tobacco 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

Check aggregate EU quota (9,956 MT annually); imports count toward limit from Sept 13 to Sept 12

Document as 'cigarette leaf' with affidavits on non-wrapper content; CBP often audits Oriental claims

Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls—label clearly for 'use in cigarettes' to prevent 2404 reclassification

Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.23.00