Malawi Burley Whole Leaf Tobacco from China
Premium whole leaf Burley from Malawi, not stemmed, for use in premium pipe tobacco blends or moist snuff under HTS 2401.10.61.60. Known for clean flavor profile suitable for non-cigarette applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Malawi quota is 12,000 MT; track via USTR regulations and enter before Sept 12 cutoff
• Certify moisture content <20% to avoid mold claims at entry
• Separate from cigarette-destined Burley in documentation