Burley-Type Dark Kentucky Tobacco (Threshed) from Germany
Threshed Kentucky burley variant dark-air cured, delivering deep flavor for premium pipe and chewing tobacco blends. Partly stemmed and processed similarly to standard dark-fired. HTS 2401.20.87.40 applies to this regional, curing-specific unmanufactured tobacco.
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 threshing process to distinguish from unthreshed under 2401.30; check pre-1995 export eligibility for quota exemptions per US Note
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail for consumer prep