Tennessee Dark-Air Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco from Germany
Threshed, stemmed dark-air cured tobacco leaves from Tennessee regions, optimized for smoking products like pipes and cigars. Classified in HTS 2401.20.85.40 due to its specific dark-air curing method and compliance with U.S. import quotas under Additional Note 5. Delivers bold, earthy notes ideal for blending.
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
• Confirm tobacco type via curing affidavits; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota counting
• Monitor fiscal year Sept 13-Sept 12 for aggregate limits
• Label as 'for use in products other than cigarettes' if applicable per Note 5(e)