American Spirit Pipe Tobacco from Germany
A premium loose pipe tobacco blend from American Spirit, packaged in retail-ready tins or pouches with labels indicating flavor profile and usage instructions. It falls under HTS 2403.19.20 as smoking tobacco prepared for marketing to the ultimate consumer in its identical imported form and package, ready for direct retail sale without alteration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify packaging meets 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' criteria per U.S
• Note, including retail sizing and labeling to avoid reclassification
• Include FDA tobacco product registration and listing; ensure no alternation in form or package post-import
• Check quota applicability if from enumerated countries; maintain export documentation for pre-1995 origin claims