Fine-Ground Turkish Stem Refuse from Germany
Ultra-fine ground refuse stems from Turkish tobacco, classified in HTS 2401.30.16.00 as pulverized Oriental-type tobacco refuse. Primarily for industrial extraction rather than direct smoking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct binding ruling requests for borderline 'ground vs pulverized' processing
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 44 MT for UK, higher for Turkey)
• Ensure no aroma additives, as that shifts to manufactured headings