Tennessee Burley-Type Dark-Air Cured Tobacco from Germany
Threshed Burley-style dark-air cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, partly stripped for use in chewing and snuff production. Fits HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured from the specified regions, entered per quota note. Offers nutty, full-bodied flavor for traditional American 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
• Provide lab analysis for curing method verification; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Zimbabwe)
• Ensure not 'prepared for retail' to avoid chapter 24 heading 2404
• Separate from cigarette tobacco per Note 5(e)