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
11.4%
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
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