Turkish Samsun Threshed Leaf for Roll-Your-Own from Germany
Threshed Turkish Samsun tobacco, partly stemmed for use in roll-your-own (RYO) non-cigarette products like bidis or shisha bases, HTS 2401.20.83. Aromatic variety for specialty blends.
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
• Clarify RYO as non-cigarette via end-use statements
• Check post-1995 export rules for legacy quota eligibility
• Maintain threshing certificates for processing proof