2401.30.70.50/Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse/Germany

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

350%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

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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