Maryland-Type Cavendished Pipe Tobacco from Germany
Cavendished Maryland tobacco, steamed and pressed for a mellow flavor, ideal for pipe blending. Classified in HTS 2403.19.90.80 as processed other smoking tobacco of Maryland type. Consumer-packaged for retail.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify cavendish processing in invoices to differentiate from raw forms
• Ensure compliance with child-resistant packaging if marketed for retail
• Pre-validate quota eligibility to avoid higher general rates