Tennessee Air-Cured Fire-Type Tobacco (Stemmed) from Germany
Stemmed and threshed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee, akin to fire-cured but using pure air method for intense flavor in cigarettes. Unmanufactured and processed for bulk blending. HTS 2401.20.87.40 designates this KY/TN specific variety.
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
• Certify no flue or fire in curing to stay in dark-air class; prepare for quantity limits if from non-FTA like Malawi (12,000 MT)
• Distinguish from parts for Chapter 84 machinery