Pulverized Burley Stems for Pipe Tobacco from Germany
Pulverized stems from Burley tobacco, finely ground for incorporation into aromatic pipe tobacco blends, excluding cigarette use. HTS 2401.30.25.20 applies as cut/ground/pulverized Burley stems refuse, unmanufactured and for non-cigarette products per chapter definitions.
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 processing (pulverized) and non-cigarette intent via affidavits; track country-specific quotas like 7,000 MT Thailand
• Ensure no combustion-altering additives to stay in unmanufactured refuse; prepare for CBP stem inspections