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
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
• 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