Zimbabwe Pipe Smoking Tobacco Blend from Canada
Aromatic blend of flue-cured and burley tobaccos from Zimbabwe, manufactured for pipe smoking and retail packaging. Enters under HTS 2403.19.60.90 pursuant to U.S. Note 5's 12,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe-origin smoking tobacco. Does not include substitutes or water pipe preparations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Track aggregate quota usage from Sep 13 to Sep 12; exceedance triggers general rates—monitor USTR publications
• Ensure packaging is retail-ready without alteration, per U.S
• Note definition for consumer marketing
• Avoid classification as cigarette tobacco; declare for pipe/RYO to qualify under note provisions