Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Strips for Pipe Blend from Germany
Threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, partly stemmed, prepared for pipe tobacco blending excluding cigarette use. This product is specifically under 2401.20.83.55 due to its processing level and end-use restriction as defined in US notes.
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 exact moisture content and processing to avoid disputes; exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US Note 5(b)
• Use FTZ cautiously for quota compliance