Flue-Cured Burley Roll-Your-Own Tobacco from Germany
Loose flue-cured Burley tobacco shreds designed for hand-rolling cigarettes, imported in retail pouches from Brazil under quota. Classified in HTS 2403.99.6050 due to its manufactured form and compliance with U.S. Note 5 for flue-cured types. Primarily used by consumers for RYO cigarettes.
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
• Confirm 'RYO' labeling and ensure not prepped for machine-rolled cigarettes to stay in 2403; check Brazil quota status
• Include laboratory analysis confirming flue-cured process and manufacturing (e.g
• cut, flavored)
• Monitor total imports across listed subheadings to prevent quota overrun penalties