Ground Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Germany
Ground stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for use as filler in roll-your-own tobacco or snuff production. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as 'other' cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems entered under U.S. Note 5, distinguishing it from leaf tobacco.
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
• Include certificates of origin and processing details to confirm quota applicability and prevent exceeding country-specific limits
• Label shipments clearly as 'pulverized tobacco stems' to differentiate from higher-duty leaf tobacco
• Monitor total annual imports under listed subheadings to avoid over-quota penalties or reclassification