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Flue-Cured Virginia Pipe Tobacco Blend from Germany

A premium blend of flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves processed for pipe smoking, featuring aromatic flavors and fine cut for even burning. Classified under HTS 2403.99.60.70 as other manufactured tobacco from countries listed in Additional U.S. Note 5 (e.g., Brazil, Zimbabwe), entered pursuant to quota provisions. It meets chapter requirements for manufactured tobacco substitutes not fitting other specific subheadings.

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

Verify origin country is listed in Additional U.S

Note 5 (e.g

Brazil, Malawi) and ensure entry quantity complies with annual quotas set by USTR

Provide documentation proving export prior to quota period if applicable; track aggregate imports from September 13 to September 12

Avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco; label clearly as pipe tobacco to prevent reclassification under 2403.19 subheadings