Threshed Burley Tobacco Leaves from Germany
Burley tobacco, air-cured and threshed for stripping stems, is imported in bulk for pipe tobacco or cigarette filler. Classified in 2401.20.87.90 as 'other' partly stemmed and threshed tobacco, distinct from unprocessed or retail-packed forms.
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
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like Argentina (10,750 MT); use CBP quota tracking tools
• Document threshing process with photos/affidavits to distinguish from 2401.20.85 cigar binder
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no flavoring or reconstitution, which could move to 2403