Tobacco Stem Scraps from Germany
Dried scraps and remnants from tobacco stems generated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.90. These are unmanufactured byproducts not suitable for direct smoking but used in extraction or blending. The 'other' category covers miscellaneous refuse beyond stems, dust, or specific types.
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
Import Tips
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 5; exceeds may trigger higher duties
• Provide lab analysis confirming refuse status (e.g
• stem content >50%) to avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation on processing level; include affidavits