Bulk Shredded Tobacco Blend from Germany
Partially manufactured shredded blend of Burley and Oriental tobaccos in bulk for pipe or roll-your-own, unfinished. Falls under HTS 2403.99.90.65 as mixed but not retail-ready.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare shred size and lack of packaging to confirm non-consumer status per U.S. notes
• Use commercial invoices detailing blend origin to navigate quota exclusions
• Test for additives; presence could reclassify under flavored subheadings