Kentucky Dark Tobacco for Pipe Blends (Processed) from Germany
Threshed and partly stemmed dark-air cured Kentucky tobacco optimized for aromatic pipe mixtures. Its smoky character comes from traditional air-curing in barns. Fits HTS 2401.20.87.40 as unmanufactured, regionally specific threshed tobacco.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include curing method affidavits to confirm dark-air vs. fire-cured; monitor US Note quotas for origins like Argentina (10,750 MT limit)
• Use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples