Tennessee Air-Cured Twist Chewing Tobacco Leaf from Germany
Threshed dark air-cured leaf tobacco from Tennessee farms, prepared for traditional twist chewing tobacco production. Falls under HTS 2401.20.83.40 as it meets the criteria for regional dark air-curing, partial stemming, threshing, and non-cigarette end use. Provides the fermented, sweet profile essential for chewing products.
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
• Declare precise moisture content (typically 20-25%) as it affects classification and duty assessment
• Separate from cigarette tobacco shipments to avoid commingling and reclassification risks
• Comply with TTB labeling if any repackaging occurs post-import