Corona Gorda My Father Le Bijou 1922 Cigar from Japan
Corona Gorda My Father Le Bijou 1922 Cigar is a Nicaraguan puro corona gorda, a handmade cigar made entirely of tobacco. It is a full-bodied smoke, but its classification as a cigar under tariff item 2402.90.00 is based on its form and tobacco content. It does not meet the definitions of cigarettes or cheroots.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Check that the cigars are not considered cigarettes by measuring their diameter; cigars are typically thicker
• Keep documentation of the tobacco origin for CBSA
• Consider the excise tax on tobacco products when calculating total import cost