Rustica Tobacco Threshed for Chewing Blends from Germany
High-nicotine Rustica tobacco, threshed and stemmed for chewing tobacco formulations, classified HTS 2401.20.83 for non-cigarette uses. Potent variety used in loose leaf chews.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test nicotine levels for FDA tobacco product compliance
• Use NAFTA exclusions if from Canada/Mexico
• Prevent bulk-to-retail repackaging issues