File No. 662.116/16
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Great Britain (Laughlin)
3767. American Ambassador, Berlin, cables:
August 7, German Government prohibited until further notice the importation of tobacco and tobacco products, not including Oriental and similar tobacco. Exceptions permissible for consignments shipped to Germany from abroad by mail or rail prior to August 7 and for oversea shipments that arrived in Europe before August 7 purchased by firms residing in Germany. In latter case appropriate certificate from German consul at place of dispatch required.
In view these restrictions on importation tobacco into Germany, again unofficially urge upon British Government removal restrictions as to consignment Netherlands Oversea Trust and guarantees in case Scandinavia.