2403.99.60.60/Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend/Germany

Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend from Germany

A premium blend of flue-cured Burley tobacco leaves, processed and flavored for pipe smoking, imported in bulk from quota-eligible countries like Brazil. It falls under HTS 2403.99.60.60 as Burley tobacco described in Additional U.S. Note 5, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions for non-cigarette use. This classification applies to manufactured tobacco not prepared for retail sale to the ultimate consumer.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify origin country eligibility under Additional U.S

• Note 5 (e.g

• Brazil up to 80,200 MT) and ensure entry within September 13 to September 12 quota period

• Provide documentation proving it's Burley variety and not prepared for retail sale; avoid Chapter 98 sample claims conflicting with quota subheadings

• Monitor aggregate annual imports to prevent over-quota entries taxed at higher general rates; consult USTR regulations for current limits