Air-Cured Tobacco Stems from Philippines from Germany
Uncut and unground air-cured tobacco stems from the Philippines (3,000 MT quota under Note 5), fitting HTS 2401.30.33.90 as other tobacco refuse. These stems are used by manufacturers for blending and paper pulp production.
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
• Philippines quota is small (3,000 MT); plan entries early in the quota year and confirm with USTR regs
• Include affidavits certifying stems meet 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' criteria
• Differentiate from pre-1995 exports which have special direct-import provisions under Note 5(d)