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