Threshed Virginia Fire-Cured Burley Blend Tobacco from Germany
Threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco partly stemmed and blended minimally for pipe tobacco production. Classified in 2401.20.85.50 due to its fire-curing method, threshed processing, and entry under U.S. note 5 quotas. It remains unmanufactured despite light blending.
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
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines) and exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from note 5
• Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia fire-cured' with moisture content and stem/strip percentage for CBP verification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but track against main quota limits