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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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