Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Germany

This is refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, consisting of stems, dust, and scraps generated during threshing or processing of unmanufactured tobacco leaves. It falls under HTS 2401.30.70.50 as 'tobacco refuse' specifically from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, which is a distinct type cured over open fires imparting a unique smoky flavor. Commonly used in pipe blends or as filler in lower-grade products.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

360%

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

Verify origin country against U.S

Note quotas (e.g

10,750 MT aggregate); exceeding limits triggers higher duties

Provide lab certification confirming Virginia fire-cure processing to avoid misclassification as generic refuse

Ensure documentation distinguishes refuse from leaf tobacco to prevent reclassification under 2401.10 or 2401.20