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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Fermentation documentation proves no manufacturing beyond stemming
• Avoid aromatic oils/glycerol additives that trigger 2403.11 water pipe exclusion