Threshed Malawian Dark-Fired Tobacco from Japan
Dark-fired tobacco from Malawi, partly stemmed, threshed, and similarly processed for heavy cigar and pipe use, pursuant to Note 5. This robust leaf undergoes threshing to remove stems efficiently. Falls under 2401.20.85 for quota-eligible origins.
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
• Malawi quota is 12,000 MT; coordinate with importers to avoid over-quota surcharges
• Require FDA tobacco import prior notice if applicable, plus CBP quota verification