Dark-Fired Burley Loose Smoking Tobacco from Germany
Dark-fired Burley tobacco processed into loose ribbons for hookah or pipe smoking, emphasizing its robust, earthy taste. Falls under HTS 2403.19.30.60 as 'other' Burley smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products, distinct from homogenized or retail-packed forms.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming Burley varietal and absence of cigarette-specific additives
• Monitor aggregate imports under quota subheadings to prevent duty escalation
• Label clearly as 'for pipe/hookah use only' to support non-cigarette classification