Flue-Cured Virginia Flue Tobacco (Malawi) from Japan
Malawi-produced flue-cured Virginia 'flue' tobacco, stripped but unthreshed, within 12,000 MT quota. High-yield leaf with sweet, smooth smoke profile for export blends. Fits 2401.20.33.10 as quota-entered, flue-cured, non-wrapper leaf.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use quota tracking tools from USTR to confirm remaining Malawi allocation before shipment
• Label bales clearly with curing method and wrapper percentage for CBP inspection
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products per Note 5(b)(i) to avoid invalidation