Oriental Stemmed Tobacco from Germany
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco partly stemmed, not threshed, under HTS 2401.20.57.40 as other unmanufactured tobacco without significant wrapper. This aromatic variety is prized for blending in Turkish-style cigarettes.
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
• Document exact stemming percentage and confirm <35% wrapper via independent assay
• Pre-1995 export documentation may allow quota eligibility per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Separate entries for Canada/Mexico products as they bypass quotas