Montecristo No. 5 Mini Cigarillos from Japan
Montecristo No. 5 mini cigarillos qualify for HTS 2402.10.30.30 as they weigh ≤1.36 kg/1000 and are valued <15¢ each, made entirely of tobacco. They deliver a balanced, creamy smoke in a petite format.
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
• Retain production records showing tobacco sourcing to affirm classification over substitutes
• Check against annual quota for origins like Brazil or Philippines in U.S. notes
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings