Macedonian Prilep Cigarette Leaf from Japan
Macedonian Prilep cigarette leaf is an Oriental variety, stripped and stemmed without threshing, used in fine cigarette blends for its robust flavor. Falls under HTS 2401.20.23.00 as qualifying cigarette leaf, not exceeding wrapper limits.
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
• Phytosanitary inspections strict for Balkan tobacco; prepare USDA APHIS certificates in advance
• Declare exact moisture content to prevent disputes over 'processed' status
• Quota tracking essential—'Other countries' limit shared across origins