Perique-Type Fermented Stemmed Tobacco from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Fermentation documentation proves no manufacturing beyond stemming
• Avoid aromatic oils/glycerol additives that trigger 2403.11 water pipe exclusion