Zimbabwe Blackfat Partly Stripped Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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