Perique-Type Fermented Stemmed Tobacco from Japan
Fermented Perique-style tobacco stems removed but not threshed, under HTS 2401.20.57.40 as other unmanufactured. Pressure-fermented for unique peppery taste in pipe mixtures.
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
• Fermentation documentation proves no manufacturing beyond stemming
• Avoid aromatic oils/glycerol additives that trigger 2403.11 water pipe exclusion