Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bulk from Japan
Bulk unstemmed flue-cured tobacco from Zimbabwe, light air-cured, threshed only, under 35% wrapper. Classed in HTS 2401.10.63.90 pursuant to U.S. Note 5 (3,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe). High-quality leaf for export cigarette blending.
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
• Include country-of-origin export docs proving pre-1995 export eligibility for lower duties
• Track fiscal year quotas (Sep 13-Sep 12)
• Certify no stemming to avoid 2401.20