Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Toro Cigar from Japan
This premium handmade cigar from Padron features Nicaraguan tobacco filler, binder, and wrapper, aged for smoothness and flavor complexity. It weighs approximately 6 grams and retails around $45 for a 5-pack, equating to about $9 per cigar, but import valuation places it between 23¢ and 76¢ per unit due to bulk pricing. Classified under HTS 2402.10.80.50 as a cigar containing tobacco valued in the specified range.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify unit value with commercial invoice; CBP assesses based on transaction value excluding retail packaging
• Provide FDA prior notice and ingredient lists as tobacco products require health claim documentation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming handmade status; machine-made fall under different subheadings