Burley Tobacco Leaf Partly Stemmed from Germany
Partly stripped burley tobacco leaf, not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco content. This air-cured variety is known for its robust flavor and nicotine content, ideal for pipe tobacco and cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.20.35.40 as other light air-cured leaf without exceeding wrapper limits.
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
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like Malawi (12,000 MT) and monitor USTR regulations for adjustments
• Include affidavits confirming not prepared for retail sale to avoid misclassification as manufactured
• Label bales clearly with stemming ratio and air-curing method to prevent inspection delays