Ground Tobacco Stems for Cigar Fillers from Germany
Ground stems providing bulk filler in short-filler cigars, distinct from cigarette production. Classified in 2401.30.25 as ground tobacco refuse for non-cigarette products. Grinding allows tight packing in cigar bunching.
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
• Cigar manufacturer letters confirming non-cigarette use aid classification
• Pre-1995 export documentation may qualify for special duty rates per U.S
• Note 2(d)
• Separate from leaf tobacco shipments to avoid blending disputes