Zimbabwe Burley Tobacco Threshed from Japan
Threshed burley tobacco from Zimbabwe, intended for pipe tobacco or cigarette filler, entered under HTS 2403.99.60 pursuant to the 12,000 metric ton quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. This partially processed tobacco is homogenized for manufacturing use.
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
• Provide certification of Zimbabwe origin and quantity tracking to stay within the 12,000 MT quota window
• Avoid classification in this subheading for chapter 98 duty-free samples
• Ensure threshed form complies with 'manufactured tobacco' definitions excluding unmanufactured leaf