Blended Burley and Virginia Tobacco Mix from Germany
A partially manufactured blend of Burley and Virginia flue-cured tobacco leaves, mixed for use in cigarette production. This product falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as it is partially manufactured, blended tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, not yet fully processed into finished cigarettes. It is typically imported in bales for further manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil, Zimbabwe) and ensure entry quantities do not exceed annual limits to avoid over-quota duties
• Provide documentation proving partial manufacture status and blending process; include certificates of origin and production records to prevent misclassification as unmanufactured tobacco
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate quotas or entering from non-qualifying countries without Chapter 98 provisions; monitor USTR regulations for updates