Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from Germany
Unmanufactured Maryland tobacco leaf, partly stemmed, flue-cured, and light air-cured, intended for use in pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco products rather than cigarettes. This variety is classified under HTS 2401.20.31.30 due to its specific Maryland type, lack of wrapper tobacco, and non-cigarette end use as per chapter notes. It is imported in bales for further processing.
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 compliance with US Note quotas for non-Canada/Israel/Mexico sources; provide documentation proving non-cigarette end use per US Note (e)
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to avoid agricultural inspections