Burley Tobacco Siftings for Snuff Production from Germany
Siftings and fine particles from burley tobacco threshing, destined for ground snuff manufacturing. Classified in 2401.30.27.90 as other refuse for smokeless products other than cigarettes.
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
• Certify siftings are <5mm particles to qualify as refuse, not leaf fragments
• Pre-1995 export documentation allows quota bypass per U.S
• Note (d)
• Segregate from cigarette-bound lots to prevent commingling penalties