Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Threshed Tobacco from China
Flue-cured tobacco from Zimbabwe, threshed and stripped for non-cigarette applications like pipe and chew blends. Subject to 12,000 MT quota under HTS 2401.20.83.10. Known for bright, sweet flavor profile ideal for blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Zimbabwe quota is 12,000 MT; enter early in cycle to avoid over-quota rates
• Require exporter cert confirming pre-threshing flue-cure and non-cigarette affidavits