Kentucky Dark Tobacco Stems from Germany
Whole stems from Kentucky dark-fired tobacco, baled uncut for industrial blending in non-cigarette tobacco products like twist chews. 2401.30.23.90 covers these as 'other' not ground/pulverized stems refuse. Bulk form per U.S. retail note.
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
• Photographic evidence of whole stems at export/import to prove no processing
• Link to non-cigarette buyer specs in entry docs per U.S. note (e)
• Monitor UK quota (44 MT)—rare but strict for small volumes