Unchopped Burley Tobacco Stems Malawi Origin from Japan
Whole, unchopped stems from air-cured Burley tobacco harvested in Malawi, qualifying under 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota. Not ground or pulverized, used in pipe tobacco and reconstituted sheet production as tobacco refuse.
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%
Import Tips
• Malawi quota is 12,000 MT Sep 13-Sep 12; monitor USTR regulations for adjustments
• Exclude Chapter 98 sample entries from quota calculations per U.S
• Note 5(b)