Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending from Germany
These are tobacco stems that have been cut into small pieces, primarily used in blending for pipe tobacco mixtures rather than cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25 as cut tobacco refuse (stems) intended for products other than cigarettes. The processing involves cutting to facilitate mixing with leaf tobacco in 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
• Verify documentation proving stems are for non-cigarette use, such as end-use certificates, to avoid reclassification
• Check quota limits under U.S
• Note for Chapter 24 if from quota countries like Brazil or Philippines
• Ensure proper labeling of processing (cut/ground) and origin to comply with FDA tobacco import regulations