Air-Cured Blackfat Tobacco Strips from Germany
Blackfat strips are threshed and stripped dark tobacco leaves from air-curing, offering high nicotine for robust blends. HTS 2401.20.87.60 applies to this 'other' category of partly stemmed, threshed unmanufactured tobacco, emphasizing the Blackfat subtype. Imported for industrial blending in non-cigarette 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
• Include curing method documentation (air-cured) to support classification; monitor U.S
• Trade Rep regulations for quotas
• Ensure no additives to stay in unmanufactured heading
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable