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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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