Perique Tobacco Seeds from China
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 — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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