Zimbabwe Dark-Fired Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Dark-fired tobacco from Zimbabwe, processed into loose ribbons for pipe or cigarillo use with molasses flavoring. Classified in HTS 2403.99.60.70 under 12,000MT quota for Zimbabwe per Additional U.S. Note 5 as other manufactured tobacco. Not homogenized or for water pipes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-register with CBP for quota participation; over-quota entries face higher general rates
• Avoid bulk packaging claims if intended for retail to fit 'prepared for consumer' exclusions
• Test for aromatic oils to confirm not water pipe tobacco