Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from Germany
Partially stemmed and threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, processed for use in cigarette blending. This unmanufactured tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.87.55 due to its specific Virginia sun-curing method and threshed/stripped condition. It is imported in bulk for further manufacturing into smoking products.
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
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide lab certification of sun-curing method and threshed processing to avoid misclassification as unprocessed
• Ensure documentation excludes Chapter 98 sample exemptions unless applicable; watch warehouse withdrawal limits