Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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