Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Bright Tobacco
Zimbabwe flue-cured bright tobacco is premium unstemmed leaf cured in flue barns, exported for U.S. cigarette manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2401.10.65.30 within the 12,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed version
Stemming eligible for separate quota subheadings like 2401.20.35.
If fire-cured instead of flue-cured
Different curing shifts to fire-cured light leaf category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Track Zimbabwe-specific quota (12,000 MT annually) via USTR regulations
• Document export date pre-1995 for potential special duty treatment
• Ensure not entered under chapter 98 quotas to avoid double-counting
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