Bulk Threshed Blackfat for Chewing Tobacco from Germany
Bulk threshed blackfat tobacco, partly stemmed for optimal flavor extraction in chewing tobacco manufacturing. This unmanufactured tobacco is classified in HTS 2401.20.83.60 as 'other' threshed tobacco for non-cigarette products, specifically the Blackfat type. Ships in large bales for industrial processing.
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 precise moisture content (typically 12-18%) as it affects valuation and classification
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas and FDA tobacco regulations
• Document chain of custody proving no commingling with cigarette-designated tobacco