Threshed Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco Blend Base from Germany
Threshed flue-cured tobacco processed as a base for Oriental blends, under HTS 2401.20.87.10 due to flue-curing and threshing. Smaller leaf size suited for aromatic cigarette mixes. Not prepared for retail sale.
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
• Document origin to exclude quota countries; comply with APHIS import permits for plant materials; avoid bulk packaging that mimics retail to stay out of 'prepared for consumer' notes