Sun-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco from Zimbabwe from Japan
Homogenized sun-cured tobacco reconstituted into sheets for export blending, qualifying via Zimbabwe's 12,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5.
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
• Check annual quota balance via USTR site
• Avoid warehouse withdrawals counting against quota
• Ensure glycerol-free to prevent water pipe misclassification