2401.20.85/Threshed Malawian Dark-Fired Tobacco/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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