Perique Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Fermented St. James Parish Perique tobacco, strong and spicy for pipe blending. Classified under 2403.19.90 as other smoking tobacco due to its unique fermentation but pipe smoking intent. Not a substitute or extract.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Origin certification critical for quota; avoid mixing claims that suggest substitutes
• Ship in sealed pouches to maintain fermentation