Flue-Cured Tobacco Dust for Chewing Tobacco from Germany
Fine tobacco dust and siftings from flue-cured leaf processing, used as filler in chewing tobacco formulations. Falls under 2401.30.27.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses like smokeless tobacco products.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'tobacco refuse for chewing tobacco' with buyer affidavits to confirm non-cigarette use
• Monitor aggregate annual quotas per U.S
• Note; Canadian/Mexican origins exempt
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it may shift to Chapter 24 manufactured headings