Perique-Type Fermented Tobacco for Blending from Canada
Threshed and fermented Perique-style tobacco, stripped and processed for adding to pipe or chewing blends, under HTS 2401.20.83 for other than cigarette products. Fermentation enhances its pungent flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fermentation as 'similar processing' not manufacturing
• Avoid Chapter 98 sample claims unless truly for testing
• Specify bulk import form, not consumer packages