Montecristo No. 2 Churchill Cigar from China
Iconic Cuban-style cigar with Vuelta Abajo tobacco, hand-rolled to 7-inch length for extended smoking. Bulk import valuation hits 65¢ per unit despite $20+ retail price. HTS 2402.10.80.50 applies to these mid-value 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
• Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-arrival for tobacco; delays trigger penalties
• Document wrapper leaf origin separately if claiming binder tobacco TRQ
• Test for prohibited pesticides; EU-sourced cigars face strict residue limits