Latakia Oriental Pipe Tobacco from Germany
Smoked and fire-cured oriental tobacco blend for traditional pipe smoking, manufactured without cigarette intent. Classified in 2403.19.30.90 as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette use, excluding flavored water pipe preparations. Ideal for bulk import to blenders.
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
• Provide curing and blending certificates to prove non-cigarette end-use and manufacturing level
• Avoid glycerol or molasses additives to prevent water pipe subheading shift
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples, but exclude from quota calculations