Burley-Type Air-Cured Tobacco Strips from Germany
Partly stripped burley-type light air-cured tobacco strips, not similarly processed beyond stemming. Low wrapper content makes it suitable for export blending. Classified under HTS 2401.20.35.40 for other flue/burley light air-cured leaf.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13 to Sept 12) for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT)
• Ensure no aromatic oils to prevent water pipe tobacco misclassification
• Document as 'for industrial blending' not retail to maintain unmanufactured status