Oriental Tobacco Dust from Turkey from Germany
Fine dust and particles from threshed oriental tobacco, qualifying as tobacco refuse. Enters HTS 2401.30.37.90 as 'other' refuse under Additional U.S. Note 5 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT).
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
• Document as 'tobacco dust/refuse' with lab analysis if needed; 'other countries' quota is small (3,000 MT aggregate)
• Ensure no commingling with manufactured products; CBP inspections focus on purity for refuse classification