Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base from Germany
Small particle tobacco screenings refuse from sifting processes, used as base for non-cigarette hookah mixtures. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for tobacco refuse in products other than cigarettes.
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
• Distinguish from 2403.11.00 water pipe tobacco, which requires glycerol mixture—pure refuse stays in 2401
• Document 'not for combustion inhalation' if borderline with 2404 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' to prevent reclassification