Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill Cigarillo from China
This short version of the iconic Churchill is a small cigarillo with Nicaraguan tobacco, over 23¢ each and light weight. Balanced cedar and spice notes define its profile. Classified in 2402.10.80.30 for premium small tobacco cigars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document fermentation and aging processes to prove 'containing tobacco' status
• Avoid bulk imports without retail packaging to prevent 'not prepared for consumer' issues
• Monitor aggregate quantity limits for origins like Brazil or Philippines per US note quotas