Malawi Burley Tobacco Stems from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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