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Handmade Nicaraguan Tobacco Cigarillos from China

These small handmade cigarillos are made from Nicaraguan tobacco, featuring a short length and thin diameter typical of cigarillos. They contain real tobacco and are individually valued under 15¢ each, classifying them under HTS 2402.10.30.70 as 'other' cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos containing tobacco valued less than 15¢. The low unit value reflects mass production for affordable retail.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Verify each cigarillo's individual value is documented below 15¢ to qualify for this subheading and avoid reclassification to higher-duty codes

• Provide certificates of origin and tobacco content lab tests, as U.S

• FDA tobacco regulations require premarket notifications for new products

• Label packaging with health warnings and ingredient lists per TPD rules to prevent FDA import alerts or detentions