Stripped and Threshed Criollo Cigar Filler Tobacco from Germany
Criollo varietal tobacco from Nicaragua, wholly stemmed and threshed for cigar filler blends, not further manufactured. Covered by 2401.20.60.40 as other processed cigar leaf for premium cigar production.
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
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port to prove 'cigar leaf' designation during entry
• Monitor USTR quantitative limits; excess imports face column 2 rates up to 350% ad valorem
• Separate shipments by variety to avoid blending that could trigger reclassification as generic tobacco