Threshed Virginia Sun-Cured Burley Tobacco from Germany
Threshed and partly stemmed Virginia sun-cured Burley tobacco strips destined for rolling tobacco or chew products, excluding cigarette applications. Classified in 2401.20.83.55 for its sun-curing process, threshing, and specified end use in non-cigarette items. This aligns with HTS definitions for processed unmanufactured tobacco refuse excluded.
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-use affidavits specifying non-cigarette application to comply with subheading requirements; check aggregate quotas per country under US Note 5(a)
• Avoid misdeclaration as cigarette tobacco to prevent reclassification