Macedonian Prilep Oriental Tobacco from Japan
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.
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
• 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