Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Plug from Germany
Compressed plugs of reconstituted Maryland tobacco made from paper-process reconstitution, primarily for chewing tobacco or snuff production excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2403.91.43.80 as other homogenized tobacco of Maryland type for non-cigarette applications.
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 end-use statements confirming non-cigarette application; monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT)
• Label as 'not for cigarette use' to prevent misclassification