Burley Tobacco Screenings from Germany
Burley tobacco screenings are small fragments and particles sifted out during refuse processing, falling under HTS 2401.30.37.20. This unmanufactured refuse is quota-limited per U.S. Note 5 and commonly blended into chewing tobacco or exported for further refuse uses.
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
• Require sieve size specs (e.g
• through 1/4 inch screen) to confirm screenings as refuse
• Avoid bulk mixing with other types; separate entries prevent quota misallocation
• Pre-1995 export docs enable legacy quota even today per Note 5(d)