Cut Flue-Cured Stems for Hookah Tobacco Filler from Germany
Cut stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, processed for mixing into hookah (water pipe) tobacco bases excluding glycerol mixtures. HTS 2401.30.25.90 covers these as cut stems for non-cigarette smoking products. Used by blenders to extend premium leaf tobaccos economically.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no glycerol content to avoid 2403.11; provide mixture specs if blended
• For quota countries like Malawi, track annual limits (12,000 MT) via USTR regulations
• Use ISF filings early for tobacco shipments to meet 24-hour advance manifest rules