Light Air-Cured Burley Tobacco from Malawi from Germany
Unstemmed light air-cured burley tobacco leaf from Malawi, suitable for pipe or cigarette blends, under 35% wrapper. Falls under HTS 2401.10.63 via U.S. Note 5's 12,000 MT quota for Malawi flue/burley/light air-cured imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Adhere to Malawi 12,000 MT quota Sept 13-Sept 12; exclude Chapter 98 claims from quota count
• Inspect for wrapper content; common pitfall is moisture level misrepresentation