Sampoerna A Mild Clove Cigarettes from Germany
Sampoerna A Mild are light kretek cigarettes blending fine-cut tobacco with clove essence for a smoother, less intense draw, often featuring charcoal filters. HTS 2402.20.10.00 applies as they are tobacco cigarettes prominently containing clove, per kretek tradition. Produced by Philip Morris International in Indonesia for global markets.
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
• Ensure 'mild' variants still meet clove content for subheading; pre-register with FDA tobacco center
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but not commercial quantities
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight declaration affecting excise calculations