Raw Burley Stems for Pipe Tobacco from Germany
Raw Burley variety tobacco stems, unprocessed (not cut/ground/pulverized), sourced for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. Falls under 2401.30.23.20 as Burley stems/tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette products per US notes. Used in aromatic pipe blends without combustion inhalation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'Burley stems for pipe tobacco' with end-use certificates to comply with 'products other than cigarettes' requirement
• Monitor annual quota usage via USTR; pre-1995 exports may qualify for special rates if documented properly
• Avoid packaging resembling retail consumer packs, as 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' triggers different subheadings