Stemmed Maryland Tobacco for Cigarette Blending from Germany
Partly or wholly stemmed Maryland tobacco leaf, unthreshed and light air-cured, not exceeding wrapper limits. Classified precisely in HTS 2401.20.35.30 for other Maryland flue/burley types. Provides subtle flavor in American blend cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document intended use as 'for products other than cigarettes' if hand-rolling market per US note
• Test moisture content to confirm unthreshed status
• Track September quota periods closely