Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded for Roll-Your-Own Cigars from Germany
Fine-shredded flue-cured tobacco optimized for RYO cigars using cigar wraps, not cigarette papers. HTS 2403.19.30.50 due to non-cigarette end-use and flue-curing. Bulk pouches for retail.
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
• Include marketing materials showing cigar wrap use to prove non-cigarette intent
• Lab test shred size; finer cuts risk cigarette tobacco scrutiny
• Utilize FTZ for quota management before warehouse withdrawal