Turkish Izmir Tobacco Leaf from Germany
Partly stripped Turkish Izmir sun-cured tobacco treated as light air-cured, not threshed, low wrapper. Aromatic variety for exotic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.35 includes it as other non-quota light air-cured leaf.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm 'light air-cured' equivalence for sun-cured types via CBP ruling; track annual quota periods Sept 13-Sept 12
• Ensure no combustion preparation