Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Bright Tobacco from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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