Cigar Leaf Midrib Refuse for Shredded Fillers from Germany
Midrib and vein refuse from cigar wrapper leaf stripping, shredded for use in non-premium cigar fillers. HTS 2401.30.27.90 covers this as 'other' tobacco refuse explicitly for cigars, excluding cigarette applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit processing records distinguishing midrib refuse from leaf to affirm unmanufactured status
• Declare intended cigar filler use upfront; misdeclaration risks 2404 reclassification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples, but limit to non-quota quantities