Dark Fire-Cured Kentucky Stem Refuse from Germany
Dark air/fire-cured Kentucky tobacco stems, unthreshed and intact, under HTS 2401.30.33.35 for U.S. Note 5 quota compliance. Common in snuff and chewing tobacco production as base material.
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
• Document export date prior to September 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility per Note 5(d)
• Ensure no alteration in form for 'ultimate consumer' avoidance
• Consult USTR regulations for quota tracking