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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If unmixed flue-cured from Zimbabwe only

Single-country, unstemmed flue-cured tobacco uses specific variety subheadings.

2401.20Same rate: 35%

If threshed after mixing

Processing like threshing after blending shifts to threshed subheadings.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

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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