Threshed Thai Burley Tobacco from Germany
Burley tobacco strips from Thailand, threshed and processed similarly for blending, under Note 5 quota provisions. This air-cured leaf is ideal for American blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.85 for its processing and origin.
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
• Thailand's 7,000 MT quota requires precise entry timing within Sep 13-Sep 12 period
• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco exclusion
• Document as not for retail packaging to avoid 'prepared for consumer' reclassification