Fire-Cured Tennessee Stem Tobacco Waste from Germany
Unprocessed stem waste from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, specifically under HTS 2401.30.23.35 as refuse not intended for cigarettes, suitable for industrial blending in pipe or plug tobacco.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document chain of custody to prove non-cigarette end-use and avoid Chapter Note reclassification to 2404
• Check for exemptions under Chapter 98 for samples
• Ensure bales are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit