Zimbabwe Flue-Cured and Malawi Dark-Fired Mixed Tobacco
Unthreshed, partly stemmed blend of flue-cured tobacco from Zimbabwe and dark-fired from Malawi, mixed in bulk bales. This multi-country leaf mix fits HTS 2401.20.05.00 for blended unmanufactured tobacco.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmixed flue-cured from Zimbabwe only
Single-country, unstemmed flue-cured tobacco uses specific variety subheadings.
If threshed after mixing
Processing like threshing after blending shifts to threshed subheadings.
If imported as duty-free samples
Certain tobacco samples qualify for Chapter 98 duty-free treatment.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Track individual country quotas (12,000 MT for both Zimbabwe and Malawi) to avoid over-import penalties
• Label bales clearly indicating mixed origins to prevent reclassification during inspection
• Exclude any Canadian, Israeli, or Mexican content as they are exempt from these quotas per U.S
• Notes
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