Macedonian Prilep Oriental Tobacco from Japan
Prilep oriental tobacco from Macedonia, stripped but unthreshed with negligible wrapper tobacco. Used for its spicy character in pipe and cigarette tobaccos. 2401.20.26.00 applies to this other oriental variety.
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
• Classify under 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT); provide origin documentation
• Avoid any reconstitution to stay in 2401; Chapter 2404 takes precedence
• Label packages clearly as 'Oriental Type - Partly Stemmed' for inspection