Flue-Cured Bulk Pipe Mixture from Germany
Bulk mixture of flue-cured bright leaf tobacco pressed into ropes then cut for pipe enthusiasts. Manufactured through fermentation and casing, for pipe or non-cigarette smoking. HTS 2403.99.31.70 covers this as other non-cigarette tobacco.
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
• Entry docs must specify bulk form and pipe end-use to prevent retail misclassification
• Pre-1995 exported stock from origin qualifies for special duty per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Avoid combining with cigarette tube components to maintain pure tobacco classification