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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

Perique-Type Fermented Stemmed Tobacco from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.20.57.40