Malawi Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Bale from Japan
Bulk bales of Malawi-origin Burley tobacco, unstemmed/flue-cured, entered under 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5 to 2401.10.63.60. For industrial blending in chewing and pipe tobaccos.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bale weights/tally sheets must match invoices; discrepancies trigger audits
• Certify no glycerol/sugar additives to avoid 'water pipe tobacco' exclusion
• Quota year resets Sep 13; plan imports accordingly