Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bale from China

Unthreshed flue-cured tobacco leaf from Zimbabwe, partly stemmed, no wrapper over 35%. This product qualifies for HTS 2401.20.33 under Additional U.S. Note 5's 12,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe-origin light air-cured tobacco.

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

Confirm bale weights and totals do not exceed Zimbabwe's annual quota; prorated if partial year

Imports from FTZs count toward quota upon withdrawal for consumption

Avoid mixing with quota-exempt countries like Canada to prevent aggregate miscalculation