Zimbabwe Flue-Cured and Malawi Dark-Fired Mixed Tobacco from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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