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%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
• 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