Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Veins from Germany
Veins stripped from sun-cured Virginia tobacco leaves during similar processing, deemed refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.60. Utilized in industrial tobacco derivatives.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm 'similarly processed' status with processing logs to fit unmanufactured refuse definition
• Avoid bulk mixing with leaf to prevent reclassification during inspection
• Prepare for potential APHIS inspection on plant refuse imports