Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blend from Germany
Whole, unprocessed stems sourced from dark air-cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, ideal for extracting flavors in artisanal pipe tobacco blends. Falls under HTS 2401.30.33.40 due to specific regional variety, uncut/unground state, and entry under quota limits in additional U.S. Note 5. Commonly used by blenders for its robust, earthy profile without further breakdown.
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
• Secure quota certificate from designated agency and ensure stems arrive in bales showing no mechanical processing; label with grower region
• Pitfall: Misdeclaration as generic refuse leads to quota denial; pair with Chapter 98 for duty-free samples