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