Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco from Japan
High-quality flue-cured bright leaf from Zimbabwe's Mashonaland region, prized for mild flavor in American blend cigarettes. Shipped unstemmed/threshed under the 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota, classified in 2401.10.63.30 for flue-cured type without wrapper tobacco.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm pre-Sept 13, 1995 export eligibility for legacy quota treatment if applicable
• Aggregate tracking required across all Note 5 subheadings
• Avoid mixing with stemmed lots to prevent commingling reclassification