Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Bright Tobacco from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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