Whole Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from Germany
Uncured whole tobacco stems sourced from flue-cured Virginia tobacco plants, not cut, ground, or pulverized, packaged in large bales for industrial processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.23.90 as tobacco refuse (stems) intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco blends or snuff production. Meets chapter notes excluding cigarette use and unprepared for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
Rate breakdown
Import Tips
• Verify stems are explicitly documented as 'not cut, ground, or pulverized' to avoid reclassification to other stem subheadings
• Confirm end-use declaration for non-cigarette products (e.g
• pipe tobacco) as per U.S. note (e); provide processing affidavits
• Check origin-specific quotas under U.S
• Additional Note 5; Brazil/Philippines stems may hit limits—use chapter 98 for samples