Montecristo No. 2 Churchill Cigar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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