Aromatic Virginia Fire-Cured Refuse Blend from Germany
Blended refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco with natural aromatics, still unmanufactured. Classed in HTS 2401.30.37.50 under quota for fire-cured refuse. Aromatics enhance base smoky profile for pipe tobacco.
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
• Document minimal processing to avoid 2404 shift; quota proration for blends
• Common issue: improper country-of-origin if multi-source