Burley Tobacco Leaf from Zimbabwe from Canada
Unstemmed burley light air-cured tobacco leaves from Zimbabwe, threshed minimally, without wrapper tobacco dominance. Classified in HTS 2401.10.63 under Additional U.S. Note 5, which sets a 12,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe-origin flue-cured, burley, and similar light air-cured tobacco.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm Zimbabwe quota allocation (12,000 MT/year); submit proof of export date pre-quota period if applicable
• Label clearly as unstemmed to avoid 2401.20 reclassification; monitor USTR regulations