Kentucky Dark-Air Cured Twist Tobacco Base from Germany
Unthreshed, stemmed Kentucky tobacco cured dark-air style, base for twist chewing tobacco. Precisely HTS 2401.20.57.15 due to type, region, and processing level. Used by U.S. chew producers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Classify accurately to leverage lower duties vs. fully manufactured chew
• Test for glycerol or flavorings that could reclassify as water pipe tobacco