Malawi Burley Light Air-Cured Tobacco

Partly or wholly stemmed burley tobacco from Malawi, light air-cured, not threshed, under 35% wrapper. Enters under HTS 2401.20.33 pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5's 12,000 MT provision for Malawian tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20Same rate: 35%

If containing wrapper tobacco over threshold

Wrapper-inclusive leaf beyond 35% requires separate tracking and higher duties.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If dark air-cured processing

Darker curing yields heavier tobacco type under different subheading.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further processed into smoking tobacco

Any reconstitution or flavoring makes it manufactured smoking tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prepare for USTR-issued licenses if quota nears exhaustion; monitor Federal Register notices

Chapter 98 samples are duty-free but excluded from quota calculations

Test for moisture content to confirm 'not threshed' status during customs exam

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