Virginia Fire-Cured Chewing Tobacco Filler from Germany
Processed, threshed Virginia fire-cured leaf tobacco used as primary filler in chewing tobacco products, featuring sweet-smoky notes. HTS 2401.20.83.50 applies to this partly stemmed, non-cigarette tobacco.
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
• Affix 'For Chewing Tobacco Only' tags and include contracts proving end-use
• Exclude Canada/Mexico/Israel products from quota calculations per U.S. notes
• Pre-clear with CBP on threshing degree; over-processing risks manufactured status