Montecristo No. 2 Cuban Cigars from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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