Malawi Dark-Fired Tobacco Strips from Germany
Dark-fired tobacco strips sourced from Malawi, used in cigar and chewing tobacco production, qualifying for HTS 2403.99.60 under the 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. These are reconstituted strips for industrial blending.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document direct import from Malawi origin prior to quota period start; FTZ entries don't qualify as direct
• Separate quota entries from Chapter 98 sample imports to prevent double-counting
• Label as intended for non-cigarette use if applicable per Note 5(e) for hand-rolled cigarette tobacco