2403.19.60.90/Zimbabwe Pipe Smoking Tobacco Blend/Japan

Zimbabwe Pipe Smoking Tobacco Blend from Japan

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 — 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

• 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