Threshed Dark Air-Cured Tobacco from Germany
Dark air-cured tobacco leaves, partly stemmed, threshed for use in chewing tobacco or snuff production, not cigarettes. Falls under 2401.20.83.90 for its processed, non-cigarette designated form.
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
• Ensure threshing certification from processor to distinguish from unthreshed lots
• Separate from cigarette quota subheadings by clear invoicing and declarations
• Test for moisture content to confirm unmanufactured status pre-entry