Light Air-Cured Burley Tobacco from Malawi from Japan
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 — 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
• 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