Burley Tobacco Leaf for Cigarillo Binders from Germany
Unthreshed burley leaf, stripped, for binder in small cigars/cigarillos excluding cigarette tobacco. Precisely matches 2401.20.31 for flue/burley non-cigarette use.
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 binder-specific grading to distinguish from filler or wrapper
• Ensure direct import from origin for quota benefits; warehouse withdrawals count against limits
• Label as 'partly stemmed, not threshed' for CBP inspection