Stemmed Flue-Cured Burley Alternative Tobacco from Germany
Partly stemmed and threshed flue-cured tobacco similar to Burley but distinctly flue-cured, classified in HTS 2401.20.87.10 for its processing and curing type. Used in pipe tobaccos and blends. Excludes quota-restricted sources.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming flue-curing vs. air-curing; ensure no commingling with quota tobacco to maintain 'other' status; use FDA tobacco import alerts for pre-clearance