Perique-Type Fermented Tobacco for Blending from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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