Burley Stemmed Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Air-cured Burley tobacco stripped of stems but not threshed, falling under HTS 2401.20.57.40 for partly stemmed unmanufactured tobacco without wrapper content. Known for its robust flavor, it's a key component in pipe tobaccos and cigarettes.
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
• Check U.S
• Note 5 quota for origin like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT); exceedance triggers higher duties
• Include affidavits on processing method and fiber content to prevent reclassification as manufactured
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings