Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Maduro Cigar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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