Malawi Dark-Fired Smoking Tobacco from China
Dark-fired tobacco from Malawi, processed for loose smoking in pipes or hand-rolled products, pursuant to the 12,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. HTS 2403.19.60 applies to this quota-eligible manufactured tobacco.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include bill of lading showing direct shipment from Malawi to prove quota eligibility
• Separate from quota-exempt NAFTA origins in manifests to maintain subheading classification
• Test for moisture content; excessive levels may trigger agricultural inspection issues