Malawi Burley Tobacco Stems from China
Partly stemmed Burley leaf from Malawi (12,000 MT quota), light air-cured and unthreshed, ideal for pipe tobacco and chewing products. Represents premium African Burley with high nicotine content. Entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 under 2401.20.33.20 for quota rate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates from Malawi authorities confirming no pests/diseases per USDA APHIS requirements
• Track aggregate entries September 13-September 12 to stay within Malawi's 12,000 MT quota window
• Test for moisture content (typically 12-18%) to prove 'not threshed' status during customs exam