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Premium Burley Stems Industrial Pack from Germany

High-quality unpulverized Burley tobacco stems in industrial packaging for use in dissolvable tobacco or snus production. Classed in 2401.30.23.20 as uncut Burley stems for non-cigarette products, per chapter's unmanufactured refuse provisions.

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

• Affix 'not for cigarette use' labels and secure buyer contracts proving end-use

• Avoid retail-style packaging (e.g

• small consumer packs) to prevent 'prepared for marketing' reclassification

• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could imply water pipe tobacco under 2403.11.00