Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Stems for Snuff Production from Germany
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse, processed for incorporation into moist or dry snuff products. This fits HTS 2401.30.25.50 as pulverized-like tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette manufacturing.
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
• Declare exact processing (cut/ground) and fire-curing method on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US note exclusions
• Prepare for potential inspection; stems must lack combustion-ready preparation to avoid 2404