Montecristo No. 2 Cuban Cigars from Japan
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 — 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
• 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