Zimbabwe Blackfat Partly Stripped Tobacco from Canada
Dark, robust blackfat tobacco from Zimbabwe, partly stripped and threshed for export to U.S. chewing and pipe markets. Enters under HTS 2401.20.85.60 pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota for blackfat, ensuring preferential duty treatment.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Zimbabwe quota is 12,000 MT; coordinate with USTR for real-time availability
• Include lab analysis confirming blackfat variety to prevent disputes
• Not eligible for chapter 98 duty-free unless true samples, not commercial quantities