Stemmed Kentucky Fire-Cured Light Air-Cured Tobacco from Germany
Wholly stemmed, threshed fire-cured light air-cured tobacco from Kentucky, processed for minimal fermentation. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.35 for its regional fire-curing and processing level as unmanufactured tobacco. Ideal for aromatic pipe tobaccos and export blends.
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 stemming and threshing processes with processing logs; confirm no additives to stay in unmanufactured category
• Monitor September quota periods and use chapter 98 for duty-free samples where applicable