Zimbabwe Quota Burley Leaf from Germany
High-quality Zimbabwe Burley tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed but unthreshed, within the 12,000 MT quota. Known for its clean burn and mild flavor in blends. Classified in 2401.20.33.20 as light air-cured Burley entered per Note 5 provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'Burley - 2401.20.33.20 Quota Entry' and exact stemmed percentage
• Separate storage from other tobacco types to prevent cross-contamination affecting variety classification
• Consult CBP Ruling database for prior Burley classifications from Zimbabwe to support entry