Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Maduro Cigar from China
A figurado-shaped cigar with Cameroon wrapper and Dominican tobaccos, known for its rich maduro flavor profile. Customary unit weight around 5.5 grams, imported in bulk bales valued at 50¢ each. Falls under HTS 2402.10.80.50 for tobacco-containing cigars in the 23¢-76¢ value bracket.
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
• Include country-of-origin certificates; Dominican cigars often qualify for preferential treatment
• Label bundles clearly to prevent confusion with lower-value cheroots
• Watch for quota restrictions if bundled with wrapper tobacco under related headings