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%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
• 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