Samsun Tobacco Screenings from Germany
Small leaf fragments and screenings sifted from Samsun-type Turkish tobacco after threshing, as 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. Applied in flavorings or reconstituted sheet production.
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
• Use particle size analysis to prove 'screenings' status vs. usable leaf
• Separate shipments by origin for precise quota tracking (e.g
• Turkey under 'other' 3,000 MT)
• Prepare for CBP inspection; refuse often scrutinized for leaf content