Montecristo No. 2 Cuban Cigars

Premium hand-rolled cigars from Cuba, each featuring a Habano wrapper, binder, and filler blend, weighing approximately 12 grams with a ring gauge of 52. Classified under HTS 2402.10.60.00 because they are cigars containing tobacco valued between 15¢ and 23¢ per unit. Ideal for aficionados seeking a full-bodied smoke with notes of leather and spice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.10.80Same rate: 36.4%

If valued 23¢ or over

Higher unit value shifts classification to the next cigar value band in the same heading.

2402.20.80.00Higher: 37.3% vs 36.4%

If made with tobacco substitutes like herbal blends

Cigars of tobacco substitutes are classified separately under the cigar subheading for non-tobacco.

2404Lower: 15% vs 36.4%

If designed for inhalation without combustion, like heated tobacco cigars

Chapter notes direct non-combustion inhalation products to heading 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and register as a tobacco importer via the FDA's system before shipment arrival

Provide accurate per-unit valuation documentation; CBP may inspect to verify value falls within 15-23¢ range

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring quantity or origin—Cuban cigars require specific certifications