Processed Blackfat Tobacco Flue-Cured Variant from Germany
A threshed and stripped blackfat tobacco variant using flue-curing for richer flavor, destined for chewing tobacco or snuff production excluding cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.83.60 applies to this partly processed unmanufactured tobacco specified as Blackfat for non-cigarette end uses. Typically imported in hogsheads for manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming Blackfat variety and processing method
• Avoid quota overages by tracking annual imports under U.S
• Note 5 country limits
• Separate from cigarette-bound lots in documentation to prevent misclassification