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%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
• 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