Macedonian Prilep Cigarette Leaf from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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