Uncured Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe from Germany
Intact, unprocessed tobacco stems from Zimbabwe, compliant with Additional U.S. Note 5 quota (12,000 MT). These qualify under HTS 2401.30.33.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse, specifically stems not subjected to cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in industrial tobacco blending and reconstitution.
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
• Confirm Zimbabwe quota status (12,000 MT) and enter only during Sep 13-Sep 12 period; track via USTR
• Label shipments clearly as 'tobacco stems, not cut/ground/pulverized' with lab analysis if requested
• Exclude from chapter 98 sample provisions unless qualifying as duty-free samples