Zimbabwe Whole Tobacco Stems from Japan
Unprocessed whole stems from Zimbabwe flue-cured tobacco, within 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota, not cut or ground, destined for export blending.
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
• Zimbabwe quota 12,000 MT; use USTR portal for real-time status
• Document threshing only, no further size reduction
• Avoid mixing with leaf in bales to prevent reclass