Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Maduro Cigar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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