Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Maduro Cigar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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