Macedonian Prilep Cigarette Leaf from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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