Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Homogenized Filler from Germany
Homogenized flue-cured tobacco filler from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota), processed into bulk reconstituted form for American blend cigarettes. Covered by HTS 2403.91.45.90 pursuant to Note 5 for preferential treatment. High-volume import for major cigarette producers.
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
• Pre-clear quota allocation with CBP before vessel loading
• Include country-of-origin certificates
• Separate storage from non-quota tobacco to maintain eligibility