Flue-Cured Roll-Your-Own Tobacco from Germany
Fine-cut flue-cured Virginia shag tobacco for hand-rolling cigarettes, lightly sweetened and flavored for smoothness. Falls under HTS 2403.99.90.50 as 'other' manufactured tobacco that is flue-cured but not cigarette filler, pipe tobacco, or retail-packed consumer product. Excludes any glycerol mixtures for hookah use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document processing method to prove 'manufactured' status; raw leaf reverts to 2401 headings
• Ensure origin qualifies under U.S. quantitative limits; Canadian/Mexican/Israeli products exempt
• Prepare for TTB approval on flavorings and health warnings to prevent CBP holds