Hand-Rolling Tobacco Blend from Germany
Partially blended mix of dark-fired Kentucky and Virginia tobaccos for hand-rolled cigarettes, not flavored or packaged. Classified in HTS 2403.99.90.65 for blended, partially manufactured status.
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
• Specify 'for hand-rolled cigarette production' in docs, as U.S. notes treat such as non-cigarette use
• Ensure no shredding or flavoring that could classify as finished smoking tobacco
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13-Sept 12) for origin countries