Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Homogenized Filler from China
Homogenized flue-cured tobacco filler from Zimbabwe (12,000 MT quota), processed into bulk reconstituted form for American blend cigarettes. Covered by HTS 2403.91.45.90 pursuant to Note 5 for preferential treatment. High-volume import for major cigarette producers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pre-clear quota allocation with CBP before vessel loading
• Include country-of-origin certificates
• Separate storage from non-quota tobacco to maintain eligibility