Perique-Infused Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Louisiana Perique tobacco blended with Kentucky burley, pressed into plugs and sliced, in 1.5 oz retail packets. Meets HTS 2403.99.21.90 for consumer-ready manufactured pipe tobacco.
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
• Declare Perique content percentage accurately for duty calculation
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging to preserve fermentation qualities
• Avoid reclassification pitfall by specifying 'plug cut' processing