Malawi Dark-Fired Smoking Tobacco from Japan
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 — 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
• 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