Perique Tobacco Seeds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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