Ground Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Germany
Ground stems derived from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, processed into a coarse powder for blending in non-cigarette tobacco products like snuff or pipe mixtures. This HTS 2401.30.25.50 classification applies to threshed tobacco refuse specifically pulverized and destined for non-cigarette applications.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming Virginia fire-cure type and particle size (ground/pulverized) for customs verification
• Check aggregate quota availability for origin country before shipping to prevent reclassification at higher rates
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import only to maintain 'unmanufactured' status under Chapter 24 notes