Macedonian Prilep Oriental Tobacco
Sun-cured, unstemmed Prilep oriental leaves from Macedonia, adding floral aromas to cigarette tobaccos. Fits HTS 2401.10.48.00 as other oriental type, unmanufactured and non-wrapper dominant. Popular in European-style blends.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dark air-cured type
Air-curing method reclassifies to non-oriental types.
If specifically Samsun or Izmir named
Named varieties have prior subheadings; 'other' is residual.
If flavored for consumer packages
Retail-ready flavored smoking tobacco shifts to manufactured headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm 'other countries' quota eligibility; provide export docs from origin
• Test for pesticide residues to comply with FDA tobacco import standards
• Avoid bulk mixing with burley; type purity affects duty and blending value
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