Perique-Infused Pipe Tobacco Mix from Japan
Partially manufactured blend of Louisiana Perique and Virginia tobaccos for premium pipe mixtures, not fully fermented. Falls under HTS 2403.99.31.65 as blended tobacco for pipe use.
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
• Certify Perique fermentation stage to support partial status
• Ensure no retail sizing per U.S. note definitions
• Comply with general Chapter 98 sample exemptions if testing small quantities