Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust for Cigar Fillers from Germany
Fine dust and midrib refuse from fire-cured Virginia tobacco, suitable for blending into long-filler cigars, not cigarettes. HTS 2401.30.27.50 applies as 'other' Virginia fire-cured refuse for non-cigarette products, aligning with chapter definitions of unmanufactured tobacco refuse.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain end-user certificates specifying cigar production to comply with 'products other than cigarettes' requirement
• Avoid bulk packaging over quota thresholds; split shipments if needed per US Note regulations
• Test for glycerol or flavorings—presence could reclassify under 2403.11 for water pipe tobacco