Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco from Germany
This is a premium dark-air cured tobacco variety grown in Kentucky, partly or wholly stemmed and threshed for processing. It falls under HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. Known for its robust flavor used in pipe blends and chewing tobacco.
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
• Verify origin eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil, Zimbabwe); provide export documentation pre-Sept 13, 1995 if applicable
• Ensure accurate stemming/threshing declaration to avoid reclassification
• Track aggregate annual imports to stay within country-specific limits