Montecristo No. 2 Small Cigar from Japan
The Montecristo No. 2 is a premium small cigarillo containing real tobacco, weighing less than 1.36 kg per 1000 units, and valued over 23 cents each. It features a Habano wrapper with aged filler tobaccos, hand-rolled for a rich, full-bodied smoke. Classified under HTS 2402.10.80.30 due to its size, weight, tobacco content, and high unit value.
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 weight and value documentation to confirm classification in 2402.10.80.30; exceeding 1.36 kg/1000 shifts to other subheadings
• Include FDA tobacco product registration and labeling compliance; ensure 'small cigar' designation matches TPD regulations
• Avoid misclassification as cigarettes by proving non-inhalable wrapper; common pitfall is bulk packaging without retail intent