Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bale from Germany
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 — 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
• 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