Turkish Izmir Oriental Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Unmanufactured Izmir oriental tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, containing less than 35% wrapper tobacco. This variety is prized for its aromatic qualities in cigarette blending. Classified under 2401.20.26.00 as oriental type tobacco, not containing significant wrapper tobacco.
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
• Verify origin country quota availability under US Note 5 before shipment to avoid excess duty
• Provide certification of oriental type and wrapper content (<35%) to confirm 2401.20.26.00 classification
• Avoid threshed processing to prevent reclassification; declare as partly stemmed only