Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Unmanufactured fire-cured Kentucky burley tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, used primarily for pipe tobacco blends and chewing tobacco production. This specific variety originates from the Kentucky-Tennessee region and undergoes air-curing followed by fire-curing, fitting HTS 2401.20.57.10 due to its regional designation and processing state.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Kentucky-Tennessee fire-curing process, as this HTS requires regional specificity
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for non-FTA countries; aggregate limits apply from Sep 13 to Sep 12 annually
• Provide lab certification on wrapper tobacco content (under 35%) to avoid reclassification