Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems for Chewing from Germany
Threshed dark air-cured tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed, processed for use in chewing tobacco products, classified in HTS 2401.20.83 as it's destined for non-cigarette applications. Meets chapter definitions for unmanufactured, threshed tobacco refuse.
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-user certifications to confirm chewing tobacco application
• Avoid quota subheadings unless from listed countries with available limits
• Document threshing process to distinguish from fully manufactured forms