Macedonian Prilep Cigarette Leaf from Germany
Prilep Oriental tobacco from Macedonia delivers robust flavor for full-bodied cigarettes. This whole leaf, unstripped form is classified in HTS 2401.10.44.00 as Turkish-type cigarette leaf without wrapper dominance. Essential for European-style blends.
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
• Declare exact variety and growing region on entry summary to prevent disputes over 'Oriental type'
• Bundle in bales under 200kg to meet standard shipping practices and avoid damage claims
• Beware quota exhaustion; pivot to Canada/Mexico sources which are quota-exempt