Montecristo No. 2 Toro Cigar

Montecristo No. 2 is a iconic toro-sized cigar hand-rolled with premium Cuban tobacco, known for its balanced flavor profile of cedar, leather, and spice. Valued well over 23 cents each, it qualifies as a high-end cigar. Falls under HTS 2402.10.80.80 for expensive tobacco-containing cigars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.10.30Higher: 39.7% vs 36.4%

If containing over 3,000mg nicotine per gram

High-nicotine tobacco cigars are classified separately regardless of value.

2402.20Lower: 13.2% vs 36.4%

If for cigarillos of tobacco substitutes under 3mm diameter

Smaller substitutes like herbal cigarillos go to the substitutes heading.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 36.4%

If homogenized tobacco strips for pipe use

Processed tobacco forms shift out of finished cigar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed valuation certificates for each cigar to justify the 'over 23¢' category

Comply with TTB labeling requirements for cigars, including health warnings on packaging

Watch for quota restrictions on certain tobacco origins; document country of origin accurately

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