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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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