Budget Maduro Cigarillos from Japan
Small Maduro-wrapped cigarillos containing tobacco, each valued under 15 cents, designed for quick smoking sessions. They consist of fermented tobacco filler and binder with a natural leaf wrapper, qualifying under HTS 2402.10.30 due to their low unit value and tobacco composition. These are machine-made for mass market affordability.
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
• Verify unit value documentation with invoices showing each cigarillo under 15¢ to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Include FDA tobacco product registration and labeling compliance for retail packaging
• Beware of quota restrictions on certain origins; check US notes for eligible countries