Stemmed Virginia Fire-Cured Pipe Tobacco Base from Germany
Wholly stemmed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed for pipe tobacco manufacturing, known for its robust, campfire-like aroma. Falls under HTS 2401.20.83.50 as unmanufactured, processed tobacco specified for non-cigarette 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
• Include end-user letters specifying pipe tobacco production to differentiate from cigarette tobacco
• Aggregate imports with other 2401 subheadings; exceeding country limits triggers over-quota duties
• Avoid bulk packaging over 500kg; smaller lots help prove 'not for cigarettes' intent