Whole Leaf Blackfat Stripped Tobacco from Germany
Unthreshed whole leaves of blackfat tobacco, stripped of stems, imported in bulk for chewing tobacco production. HTS 2401.20.57.30 applies as partly stripped, non-wrapper tobacco specifically identified as blackfat within unmanufactured categories. Its dark, fatty leaves provide bold flavor profiles.
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
• Obtain country-specific quota clearance from USTR before shipment to avoid duty penalties
• Test for glycerol or flavor additives; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco exclusion
• Use ISF filing early; tobacco subject to enhanced scrutiny under agricultural import rules