Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from Germany

These are the dried stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco plants, processed by threshing and classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.27.60. Intended for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco blends or chewing tobacco, excluding any preparation for cigarette manufacturing.

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

Verify origin country against U.S

Note quotas (e.g

Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duties

Provide documentation proving use in non-cigarette products per U.S

Note (e)(e); misclassification risks re-assessment

Ensure proper labeling as 'tobacco refuse' and obtain phytosanitary certificates to avoid FDA/TSA holds

Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.30.27.60