Perique Tobacco Seeds from Canada
Rare heirloom seeds for Perique tobacco, a fermented Louisiana-style variety grown from sowing for unique pungent pipes and blends. HTS 1209.99.4170 designates these as other tobacco seeds for sowing under Chapter 12 provisions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from certified growers; heirloom status requires varietal verification to avoid adulteration claims
• Ship in moisture-proof containers to preserve germination; high humidity pitfalls damage viability
• Prepare for FDA tobacco oversight even on seeds if dual-use suspected